The Ambitious
"The Restoration of Meiji"
Originally released in 1970. The Ambitious is a action/adventure film. directed by Daisuke Itō. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, Toshirō Mifune, and Keiju Kobayashi
Synopsis
The story of Ryoma Sakamoto, considered to be the architect behind the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. He was considered an outlaw by his own clan, hunted by his government, and was despised by supporters of the Shogun as well as the Loyalists for desiring the opening of Japan to the West in order to learn its technology, in the hopes of one day defeating the West with a modern army and navy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 14, 1970
55 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (12 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kinnosuke Nakamura
as Ryoma Sakamoto
Toshirō Mifune
as Shojiro Goto
Keiju Kobayashi
as Yoshinosuke Saigo
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Shintaro Nakaoka
Sayuri Yoshinaga
as Oryo
Katsuo Nakamura
as Chojiro Kondo
Noboru Nakaya
as Hanheita Takeichi
Eitarō Matsuyama
as Umanosuke Shinmiya
Shigeru Kōyama
as Kaishu Katsu
Shinsuke Mikimoto
as Kogoro Katsura
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nakamura Pro Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Ambitious about?
The story of Ryoma Sakamoto, considered to be the architect behind the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. He was considered an outlaw by his own clan, hunted by his government, and was despised by...
Who directed The Ambitious?
The Ambitious was directed by Daisuke Itō.
How long is The Ambitious?
The Ambitious has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was The Ambitious released?
The Ambitious was released on February 14, 1970 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Ambitious?
The main cast of The Ambitious includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Toshirō Mifune, Keiju Kobayashi, Tatsuya Nakadai, Sayuri Yoshinaga.