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Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall (1964)

Movie ★ 6.8 99 min

Drama History

A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true identity and intentions.

Tai Katō Director

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Released
December 12, 1964
Runtime
99 min
IMDb
tt0122390
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Cast

Hashizo Ōkawa Hashizo Ōkawa Saburo Enami Chōichirō Kawarasaki Chōichirō Kawarasaki Sumiko Fuji Sumiko Fuji Isao Kimura Isao Kimura Takeya Nakamura Takeya Nakamura Kō Nishimura Kō Nishimura Ryōhei Uchida Ryōhei Uchida Ryutaro Otomo Ryutaro Otomo Kantarō Suga Kantarō Suga Heitaro Gori Hideo Shimada Akira Shioji Akira Shioji Ushio Akashi Ushio Akashi Minoru Hodaka Minoru Hodaka Eijirō Kataoka Eijirō Kataoka Kinji Nakamura Kinji Nakamura Nobuo Chiba Nobuo Chiba Kinnosuke Fujiki

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall about?
A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true identity and intentions.
Who directed Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall?
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall was directed by Tai Katō.
Who stars in Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall?
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall stars Hashizo Ōkawa, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, Sumiko Fuji, Isao Kimura.
When was Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall released?
Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall is a 1964 drama, history film.
Where can I watch Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall?
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