9.0The Kuroda Affair · 1956
The Kuroda Affair (1956) is a film directed by Tomu Uchida, starring Chiezo Kataoka, Ryutaro Otomo, Eijirō Kataoka.
9.0Overview
This adaptation of a Hideji Hojo novel, about the historical uprising of the Kuroda clan in 1633, is told through the eyes of retainer, Daizen. As his clan’s new leader, Tadayuki, becomes increasingly militant in his opposition to the Tokugawa shogunate, Daizen is forced to reconcile his loyalty to the clan with his loyalty to Tadayuki, who seems dead set on entangling the clan in destructive conflict. The Kuroda Affair’s mise-en-scène is said to have influenced future Toei director Eiichi Kudo. The film also features two of the greatest stars of Japanese period cinema, Chiezo Kataoka and Ryutaro Otomo.
Cast
Chiezo Kataoka, Ryutaro Otomo, Eijirō Kataoka, Kokuten Kōdō, Kōji Nanbara, Kensaku Hara, Kenji Susukida, Mitsuko Miura
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What is "The Kuroda Affair" about?
This adaptation of a Hideji Hojo novel, about the historical uprising of the Kuroda clan in 1633, is told through the eyes of retainer, Daizen. As his clan’s new leader, Tadayuki, becomes increasingly militant in his opposition to the Tokugawa shogunate, Daizen is forced to reconcile his loyalty to the clan with his loyalty to Tadayuki, who seems dead set on entangling the clan in destructive conflict. The Kuroda Affair’s mise-en-scène is said to have influenced future Toei director Eiichi Kudo. The film also features two of the greatest stars of Japanese period cinema, Chiezo Kataoka and Ryutaro Otomo.
When was "The Kuroda Affair" released?
The Kuroda Affair was released in 1956.
Who stars in "The Kuroda Affair"?
The cast includes Chiezo Kataoka, Ryutaro Otomo, Eijirō Kataoka, Kokuten Kōdō.
