Musashibo Benkei
武蔵坊辨慶
Synopsis
A 1942 Jidaigeki by the veteran jidaigeki filmmaker Kunio Watanabe about the legendary warrior Musashibo Benkei with Hideko Takamine portraying Minamoto no Yoshitsune (who is, of course, a man). The film climaxes in the famous encounter/fight btw Benkei and Yoshitsune at the Gojo Bridge.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kunio Watanabe
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshitake Hisa
- Original Score
- Ryōichi Hattori
- Original Title
- 武蔵坊辨慶
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Toho Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kunio Watanabe
Yoshitake Hisa
Ryōichi Hattori
Tatsuo Tomonari
Department Leadership Roster
Kunio Watanabe
Director
Yoshitake Hisa
Writer
Tatsuo Tomonari
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Musashibo Benkei
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Musashibo Benkei about?
A 1942 Jidaigeki by the veteran jidaigeki filmmaker Kunio Watanabe about the legendary warrior Musashibo Benkei with Hideko Takamine portraying Minamoto no Yoshitsune (who is, of course, a man). The film climaxes in the famous encounter/fight btw Benkei and Yoshitsune at the Gojo Bridge.
Who directed Musashibo Benkei?
Musashibo Benkei was directed by Kunio Watanabe.
Who stars in Musashibo Benkei?
The principal cast of Musashibo Benkei includes Joji Oka, Isuzu Yamada, Hideko Takamine, Masaru Kodaka, Yataro Kurokawa.
When was Musashibo Benkei released and how long is it?
Musashibo Benkei was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Musashibo Benkei?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Musashibo Benkei was composed by Ryōichi Hattori.