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Shin Heike Monogatari (1972)

TV Series ★ 7.3 45 min

Drama

Set at the end of the 12th century when several wars for control of Japan disrupted a long era of peace, this tale of "Heike" (another name for the Taira clan) focuses on Taira Kiyomori who fights alongside other members of his clan to at first successfully overcome the Minamoto clan and their bid for power. Battles and intrigue abound, as the puppet Emperor and Buddhist monks take sides in the power struggle. At issue is Kiyomori's parentage, not an unusual problem for the nobility in that era where clandestine liaisons among courtiers and the upper classes were common.

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Released
January 2, 1972
Runtime
45 min
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Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai Tatsuya Nakadai Taira no Kiyomori Michiyo Aratama Michiyo Aratama Gion no Nyogo Ayako Wakao Ayako Wakao Tokiwa Gozen Osamu Takizawa Osamu Takizawa Shirakawa-in / Go-Shirakawa Tamao Nakamura Tamao Nakamura Taira no Tokiko Yoshiko Sakuma Yoshiko Sakuma Taira no Tokuko

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shin Heike Monogatari about?
Set at the end of the 12th century when several wars for control of Japan disrupted a long era of peace, this tale of "Heike" (another name for the Taira clan) focuses on Taira Kiyomori who fights alongside other members of his clan to at first successfully overcome the Minamoto clan and their bid for power. Battles and intrigue abound, as the puppet Emperor and Buddhist monks take sides in the power struggle. At issue is Kiyomori's parentage, not an unusual problem for the nobility in that era where clandestine liaisons among courtiers and the upper classes were common.
Who stars in Shin Heike Monogatari?
Shin Heike Monogatari stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama, Ayako Wakao, Osamu Takizawa.
When was Shin Heike Monogatari released?
Shin Heike Monogatari is a 1972 drama series.
Where can I watch Shin Heike Monogatari?
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