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The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku

19611h 35m

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Director: Nobuo Nakagawa
Release date: 1961-09-13
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toei Company

About The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku

The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku is a 1961 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Nobuo Nakagawa, starring Utaemon Ichikawa, So Yamamura and Hiroko Sakuramachi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A story of an orphan boy who wanted the love of parents so badly, another orphan sincerely pitied him to the point he gives his secret birthright as an illegitimate son to a Shogun as a "gift of hope" to the sad boy. As the orphan boy grew up, his loving heart became bitter and he saw the opportunity to take advantage of this birthright with the help of a man who wanted to use this orphan's desire to be loved, for seizing power in the shogunate by using the imposter. Many obstacles to hurdle along the way of deception, however, will they succeed or will he be exposed?

Cast

Utaemon Ichikawa

Yamanouchi Iganosuke

So Yamamura

Councilor Matsudaira Izu

Hiroko Sakuramachi

Nui

Chōichirō Kawarasaki

Gyutaku

Michitarō Mizushima

Akagawa Daizen

Noboru Nakaya

Fujii Sakyo

Eijirō Yanagi

Abbot Tenchu

Katsuo Nakamura

Ten'ichi-bo

Chōjūrō Kawarasaki

Magistrate O'oka Echizen

Shin Tokudaiji

Yoshimune

Ushio Akashi

Ushio Koetsu

Koji Arima

Sangoro Yoshida

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku in Mexico?+

The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku on Netflix?+

The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku?+

The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku?+

The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku stars Utaemon Ichikawa, So Yamamura, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Chōichirō Kawarasaki and Michitarō Mizushima.

When did The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku come out?+

The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku is a 1961 movie directed by Nobuo Nakagawa.

What genre is The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku?+

The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku is Drama film.

Who directed The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku?+

The Man Who Challenged 8,000,000-Koku was directed by Nobuo Nakagawa.