Mask of the Moon
Genres
Overview
Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for power and put an end to meaningless feudal wars. When he is appointed to oversee the Choshu Clan, he takes it upon himself to work towards the peace that he has dreamed about. With his affectionate personality and compassion for life, Hanpeita’s popularity grows among the people, making him a threat to those thirsty for conflict and power. A betrayal by those closest to him leaves Hanpeita caught in a trap that could ultimately cost him his life.
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Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
89 min
Release Date
1961-04-25
Status
Released
Original Language
Japanese
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Hashizo Okawa
Jūshirō Konoe
Satomi Oka
Michiko Nishizaki
Kyoko Aoyama
Mikijiro Hira
Sentarō Fushimi
Kusuo Abe
Shin Tokudaiji
Eijirō Kataoka
Hideo Hongo
Sonosuke Sawamura
Yataro Kurokawa
Isao Yamagata
Kōkichi Takada
Kōtarō Satomi
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