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Sakura Official (1962)

Movie ★ 7.0 91 min

History War

As Japan’s Tokugawa shogunate nears the end of its rule, Edo North Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan is called upon to judge the most difficult case of his career. In a masterfully woven tale, he has to face the truth about his estranged father’s possible involvement in a nefarious plot to take over rule of the Hizen Shimabara clan by assassinating the rightful lord, his son, and install one of Shogun Ienari’s offspring as daimyo.

Shigehiro Ozawa Director

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Released
February 28, 1962
Runtime
91 min
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Cast

Chiezo Kataoka Chiezo Kataoka Yoshie Mizutani Yoshie Mizutani Kikuko Hojo Kikuko Hojo Yumiko Mihara Yumiko Mihara Kenji Susukida Ryūji Shinagawa Eijirō Yanagi Eijirō Yanagi Yūnosuke Itō Yūnosuke Itō Isao Yamagata Isao Yamagata Ushio Akashi Ushio Akashi Kinnosuke Takamatsu Kyōnosuke Murai Shōtarō Hayashi Shōtarō Hayashi Hiroshi Mizuno Masao Hori Shinnosuke Ogata Hiroshi Kato Hiroshi Kato Ryōji Kōzuki

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sakura Official about?
As Japan’s Tokugawa shogunate nears the end of its rule, Edo North Magistrate Toyama no Kinsan is called upon to judge the most difficult case of his career. In a masterfully woven tale, he has to face the truth about his estranged father’s possible involvement in a nefarious plot to take over rule of the Hizen Shimabara clan by assassinating the rightful lord, his son, and install one of Shogun Ienari’s offspring as daimyo.
Who directed Sakura Official?
Sakura Official was directed by Shigehiro Ozawa.
Who stars in Sakura Official?
Sakura Official stars Chiezo Kataoka, Yoshie Mizutani, Kikuko Hojo, Yumiko Mihara.
When was Sakura Official released?
Sakura Official is a 1962 history, war film.
Where can I watch Sakura Official?
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