Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu
In turbulent 16th-century Japan, the leaders of a minor fief have their child taken from them as a political hostage. His mother and his clan endure years of tribulations until he can return.
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Plot Summary
This historical epic chronicles the life of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate of Japan. It follows his strategic rise to power, from his early struggles as a hostage to his ultimate unification of the warring states and establishment of a lasting peace.
Critical Reception
While specific critical reviews from its initial release are scarce in Western sources, "Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu" is generally regarded as a significant historical epic within Japanese cinema, praised for its grand scale and historical depiction. Toshiro Mifune's commanding performance as Ieyasu is a highlight, contributing to the film's dramatic weight and appeal.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its epic scope and historical reenactment of a pivotal period in Japanese history.
- Toshiro Mifune's powerful portrayal of Tokugawa Ieyasu is a central element of the film's success.
- A visually grand production that captures the turbulent era of Japan's unification.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on a novel by the acclaimed Japanese author Sohachi Yamaoka, who also wrote the novel "Tokugawa Ieyasu," which inspired the 1983 NHK Taiga drama of the same name.
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