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A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji (1961)

Movie ★ 5.3 93 min

Drama History

The epic battles between the Heike and Genji (Taira and Minamoto clans) take centerstage as the defeated leader of the Genji, Minamoto Yoritomo resolves to end his clan's exile and avenge the brutal loss in December, 1159 as they had fought under the white banner of the Emperor, while the Taira fought under their red flags in a battle to the death. The fight only took one day, with the Genji suffering utter defeat which led to their exile. His father, Yoshitomo, took responsibility for the loss and rather than live in humiliation, he decides to commit suicide with all his sons following him. However, the bravest warrior among them, Yoritomo stands tall and declares that he will not kill himself, but rather will fight to restore the clan.

Tadashi Sawashima Director

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Released
April 9, 1961
Runtime
93 min
IMDb
tt0187029
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Cast

Hashizo Ōkawa Hashizo Ōkawa Yoshiko Mita Yoshiko Mita Ryūnosuke Tsukigata Ryūnosuke Tsukigata Masuo Kamiki Kunio Kaga Kunio Kaga Sonosuke Sawamura Sonosuke Sawamura Mikijiro Hira Mikijiro Hira Haruo Tanaka Haruo Tanaka Hiroko Sakuramachi Hiroko Sakuramachi Masao Mishima Masao Mishima Eiji Okada Eiji Okada Denjirō Ōkōchi Denjirō Ōkōchi Shōji Yasui Shōji Yasui Kusuo Abe Kusuo Abe Tokinosuke Nakamura Kinjirô Tooyama Kinjirô Tooyama Michimaro Otabe Michimaro Otabe Eijirō Kataoka Eijirō Kataoka

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Frequently asked questions

What is A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji about?
The epic battles between the Heike and Genji (Taira and Minamoto clans) take centerstage as the defeated leader of the Genji, Minamoto Yoritomo resolves to end his clan's exile and avenge the brutal loss in December, 1159 as they had fought under the white banner of the Emperor, while the Taira fought under their red flags in a battle to the death. The fight only took one day, with the Genji suffering utter defeat which led to their exile. His father, Yoshitomo, took responsibility for the loss and rather than live in humiliation, he decides to commit suicide with all his sons following him. However, the bravest warrior among them, Yoritomo stands tall and declares that he will not kill himself, but rather will fight to restore the clan.
Who directed A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji?
A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji was directed by Tadashi Sawashima.
Who stars in A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji?
A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji stars Hashizo Ōkawa, Yoshiko Mita, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Masuo Kamiki.
When was A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji released?
A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji is a 1961 drama, history film.
Where can I watch A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji?
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