(維新の篝火)

Content: Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner battles that led to the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. Excellent performances and extremely good swordplay highlight this glimpse into the heart and soul of Japanese history. Although known as “Razor Blade” Hijikata, the vice-commander is a man of deep conviction with a little-known sense of humanity. Starting after the famed Ikedaya Incident, in which they saved Kyoto from Choshu’s plot to burn the city to ashes, they work hard to change the public’s view of them as merciless killers to their true mission of protecting the shogun. This is an extraordinary tale of blood and guts! From the pen of award winning author Shotaro Ikenami (Bandit Vs. Samurai, Hunter in the Dark, Misumi's The Last Samurai)

Countries:

Japan

Genres:

Drama,

History

Runtime:

86 minutes

Year:

1961

Directors:

Sadatsugu Matsuda

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Production companies:

Toei Company

Actors:

Hijikata Toshizo

Ofusa

Yahei

Kondo Isami

Ando Kazuma

Crews:

Original Music Composer

Director of Photography

Lighting Technician

Screenplay

Director