The Abe Clan
Originally released in 1995. The Abe Clan is a history/drama film. directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
Starring Tsutomu Yamazaki, Koichi Sato, and Mariko Fuji
Synopsis
A Choice between Loyalty or Duty of the Samurai! Can the heartlessness of society crush the honor of an individual? In the spring of the 18th year of Kanei, Hosokawa Tadatoshi, feudal lord of the Higo area, died. Although Tadatoshi forbade his vassals to follow him in death before he died, they still committed seppuku one after the other. The new feudal lord, Mitsunao, Tadatoshi's son, also gave the order forbidding seppuku. Abe Yaichiemon obeyed his former lord's last wish but is now being called a coward by his comrades and finally decided to follow Tadatoshi in death in order to save his family's honor. Mitsunao, upset by Yaichiemon actions, punished the Abe family unfairly. Objected to this, the Abe family shut themselves up in their manor as the lords troops moved in. This is the true story of what happened within the Hosokawa clan in early Edo era.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 24, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Abe Clan about?
A Choice between Loyalty or Duty of the Samurai! Can the heartlessness of society crush the honor of an individual? In the spring of the 18th year of Kanei, Hosokawa Tadatoshi, feudal lord of the H...
Who directed The Abe Clan?
The Abe Clan was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
How long is The Abe Clan?
The Abe Clan has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Abe Clan released?
The Abe Clan was released on November 24, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Abe Clan?
The main cast of The Abe Clan includes Tsutomu Yamazaki, Koichi Sato, Mariko Fuji, Keizo Kanie, Yumi Aso.