The Forbidden Castle (1959)
Overview
From an original story by Shibata Renzaburo, the novelist who created such classics as: the "Nemuri Kyoshiro" series (Son of the Black Mass), "Destiny’s Son" etc. comes the complex story exploring the mystery behind why Ino Morimasa betrayed his sworn brother Ishida Mitsunari, thus leading to the defeat of the Toyotomi at the Battle of Sekigahara. Starring Nakamura Kinnosuke in one of the strongest performances of his career as Ino's estranged son seeking justice. Originally known as "The Forbidden Castle".
Cast
Kinnosuke Nakamura
Keiko Okawa
Satomi Oka
Hiroko Sakuramachi
Motoharu Ueki
Kusuo Abe
Kensaku Hara
Kunio Kaga
Michimaro Otabe
Kenji Kusumoto
Yumiko Mihara
Michirō Minami
Masao Mishima
Shin Tokudaiji
Isao Yamagata
