Movie

Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion

★ 7.0(1)19582h 25m

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Good to know

Director: Kunio Watanabe
Release date: 1958-10-01
Runtime: 2h 25m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Daiei Film

About Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion

Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion is a 1958 movie, directed by Kunio Watanabe, starring Kazuo Hasegawa, Raizō Ichikawa and Shintarō Katsu. It has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of moral crisis and prepare to fight Mongol invaders by creating a new form of Buddhism. He runs afoul of the existing Buddhist sects and their government supporters and is persecuted. Can Nichiren persevere before the Mongol fleet reaches Japanese shores?

Cast

Kazuo Hasegawa

Nichiren

Raizō Ichikawa

Hôjô Tokimune

Shintarō Katsu

Shijo Kingo

Naritoshi Hayashi

Nichirô

Shoji Umewaka

Hiki Kojirô

Yataro Kurokawa

Nisshô

Chikage Awashima

Yoshino

Junko Kano

Hagie

Ganjirô Nakamura I

Ryūzō Shimada

Toshio Chiba

Yoichi Funaki

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion in Ireland?+

Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion on Netflix?+

Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion?+

Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion has a runtime of 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).

Who stars in Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion?+

Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Raizō Ichikawa, Shintarō Katsu, Naritoshi Hayashi and Shoji Umewaka.

When did Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion come out?+

Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion is a 1958 movie directed by Kunio Watanabe.

Who directed Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion?+

Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion was directed by Kunio Watanabe.