Goryokaku
五稜郭
Synopsis
After the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate, there was a series of battles fought while the former supporters of the Tokugawa shogunate retreated to the north where they actually started a sovereign nation that was recognized by more than one European country. Survivors of the Shinsengumi were among the followers of Enomoto Takeaki who took them to the northernmost island of Ezo where they fought their final battle at the star shaped fort, Goryokaku. The Japanese Civil Wars fought in the name of the emperor signaled the complete end of the feudal system and Japan’s entry into the modern world as those brave samurai tried to halt progress and learned that the age of modern warfare and weaponry had passed them by. Swords were no match for rifles and cannons, nor was any man a match for the power of the imperial flag. Japanese loyalty to the emperor has long defined the nation and culture despite the changing times.
Top Cast
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Kōtarō Satomi
Takeaki Enomoto
Isao Natsuyagi
Kondo Isami
Yukiyo Toake
Tetsuya Watari
Toshizo Hijikata
Yuko Asano
Hisaya Morishige
Masahiko Tsugawa
Katsu Kaishu
Hiroshi Tachi
Tomokazu Miura
Hironobu Nomura
Takayuki Sakazume
Morio Kazama
Masatoshi Nakamura
Takahiro Tamura
Hiroshi Fujioka
Go Wakabayashi
Tetsuo Ishidate
Kaori Takahashi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kōsei Saitō
- Screenplay & Story
- Gihō Sugiyama
- Original Score
- Eiji Kawamura
- Original Title
- 五稜郭
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 4h 50m
- Production Studios
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kōsei Saitō
Gihō Sugiyama
Eiji Kawamura
Katsumi Kawai
Department Leadership Roster
Gihō Sugiyama
Screenplay
Katsumi Kawai
Editor
Kōsei Saitō
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Goryokaku.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Goryokaku
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Goryokaku about?
After the fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate, there was a series of battles fought while the former supporters of the Tokugawa shogunate retreated to the north where they actually started a sovereign nation that was recognized by more than one European country. Survivors of the Shinsengumi were among the followers of Enomoto Takeaki who took them to the northernmost island of Ezo where they fought their final battle at the star shaped fort, Goryokaku. The Japanese Civil Wars fought in the name of the emperor signaled the complete end of the feudal system and Japan’s entry into the modern world as those brave samurai tried to halt progress and learned that the age of modern warfare and weaponry had passed them by. Swords were no match for rifles and cannons, nor was any man a match for the power of the imperial flag. Japanese loyalty to the emperor has long defined the nation and culture despite the changing times.
Who directed Goryokaku?
Goryokaku was directed by Kōsei Saitō.
Who stars in Goryokaku?
The principal cast of Goryokaku includes Kōtarō Satomi, Isao Natsuyagi, Yukiyo Toake, Tetsuya Watari, Yuko Asano.
When was Goryokaku released and how long is it?
Goryokaku was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 4h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Goryokaku?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Goryokaku was composed by Eiji Kawamura.