Kanei Chronicles
Originally released in 1991. Kanei Chronicles is a action/adventure film. directed by Kōsei Saitō. With a runtime of 2h 45m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kōtarō Satomi, Takaaki Enoki, and Yumi Takigawa
Synopsis
From all over Japan, the greatest warriors: Yagyu Jubei, Miyamoto Musashi, Araki Mataemon, and more came to test their blades in a tournament of swords. But behind the match a bloodthirsty plot is born. Tokugawa Yorinobu, a corrupt shogunate official plans to assassinate Shogun Iemitsu and take his place. With scheming samurai Yui Shosetsu and ruthless Negoro ninja leader Genyusai, he plans to incite a ronin uprising and cut a bloody trail across Japan, with terrifying Chinese gunboats to back his play. Matsudaira Izu-no-kami, councilor and friend to the shogun, along with master swordsman Yagyu Jubei and ninja master Hanzo Hattori must stop Yui Shosetsu and his army of ronin and ninja assassins from tearing the country in half and taking over the government!
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 19, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
2h 45m
165 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kōtarō Satomi
as Izunokami Nobutsuna Matsudaira
Takaaki Enoki
as Chuya Marubashi
Yumi Takigawa
as Sawa
Misa Shimizu
as Princess Kichi
Jun Miho
as Yae
Shōhei Hino
as Karasu no Jinnai
Renji Ishibashi
as Genyusai Negoro
Kazunaga Tsuji
as Hanzo Hattori
Tappei Shimokawa
as Kokuseki Yamazaki
Katsumi Oyama
as Shinzaemon Suetsugu
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kanei Chronicles about?
From all over Japan, the greatest warriors: Yagyu Jubei, Miyamoto Musashi, Araki Mataemon, and more came to test their blades in a tournament of swords. But behind the match a bloodthirsty plot is ...
Who directed Kanei Chronicles?
Kanei Chronicles was directed by Kōsei Saitō.
How long is Kanei Chronicles?
Kanei Chronicles has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes (165 minutes total).
When was Kanei Chronicles released?
Kanei Chronicles was released on July 19, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kanei Chronicles?
The main cast of Kanei Chronicles includes Kōtarō Satomi, Takaaki Enoki, Yumi Takigawa, Misa Shimizu, Jun Miho.