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The Three Treasures (1959)

Movie ★ 5.5 182 min

The legend of the birth of Shintoism. In Fourth Century Japan, the Emperor's son Ouso expects to succeed his father on the throne, but Otomo, the Emperor's vassal, prefers Ouso's stepbrother, and conspires to have Ouso die on a dangerous mission he has contrived. But Ouso prevails in the mission and returns to his father's castle under a new name, Prince Yamato Takeru. Otomo plots to have the Prince sent into even greater danger, but Otomo is unaware that the gods have favored the Prince and the outcome is far from what any of them expected.

Ryuzo Kikushima Writer Toshio Yasumi Writer Hiroshi Inagaki Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 1, 1959
Runtime
182 min
Budget
$17.9M
Box office
$24.6M
IMDb
tt0053117
Country
Language
Studio
, Far East Laboratory,

Cast

The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★ 8.0
Kagemusha 1980 ★ 7.8
Yojimbo 1961 ★ 8.1
Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell 1974 ★ 7.1
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo 1970 ★ 6.8
Sansho the Bailiff 1954 ★ 8.1
Origin: Spirits of the Past 2006 ★ 7.0
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold 1964 ★ 6.9
Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance 1972 ★ 7.4
13 Assassins 2010 ★ 7.3
Outrage Coda 2017 ★ 6.8
Aśoka 2001 ★ 6.4

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Three Treasures about?
The legend of the birth of Shintoism. In Fourth Century Japan, the Emperor's son Ouso expects to succeed his father on the throne, but Otomo, the Emperor's vassal, prefers Ouso's stepbrother, and conspires to have Ouso die on a dangerous mission he has contrived. But Ouso prevails in the mission and returns to his father's castle under a new name, Prince Yamato Takeru. Otomo plots to have the Prince sent into even greater danger, but Otomo is unaware that the gods have favored the Prince and the outcome is far from what any of them expected.
Who directed The Three Treasures?
The Three Treasures was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
Who stars in The Three Treasures?
The Three Treasures stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Setsuko Hara, Kinuyo Tanaka.
When was The Three Treasures released?
The Three Treasures is a 1959 fantasy, action, drama film.
Where can I watch The Three Treasures?
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