A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji (1961)
The epic battles between the Heike and Genji (Taira and Minamoto clans) take centerstage as the defeated leader of the Genji, Minamoto Yoritomo resolves to end his clan's exile and avenge the brutal loss in December, 1159 as they had fought under the white banner of the Emperor, while the Taira fought under their red flags in a battle to the death. The fight only took one day, with the Genji suffering utter defeat which led to their exile. His father, Yoshitomo, took responsibility for the loss and rather than live in humiliation, he decides to commit suicide with all his sons following him. However, the bravest warrior among them, Yoritomo stands tall and declares that he will not kill himself, but rather will fight to restore the clan.
Top Cast
Hashizo Ōkawa
Yoshiko Mita
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Masuo Kamiki
Kunio Kaga
Sonosuke Sawamura
Mikijiro Hira
Haruo Tanaka
Hiroko Sakuramachi
Masao Mishima
Eiji Okada
Denjirō Ōkōchi
Shōji Yasui
Kusuo Abe
Tokinosuke Nakamura
Kinjirô Tooyama
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What is A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji about?
The epic battles between the Heike and Genji (Taira and Minamoto clans) take centerstage as the defeated leader of the Genji, Minamoto Yoritomo resolves to end his clan's exile and avenge the brutal loss in December, 1159 as they had fought under the white banner of the Emperor,…
When was A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji released?
A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji was released in 1961.
What genres does A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji belong to?
A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji?
The cast of A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji includes Hashizo Ōkawa, Yoshiko Mita, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Masuo Kamiki, Kunio Kaga.