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The Three Treasures (1959)

Movie ★ 5.5 182 min

The legend of the birth of Shintoism. In Fourth Century Japan, the Emperor's son Ouso expects to succeed his father on the throne, but Otomo, the Emperor's vassal, prefers Ouso's stepbrother, and conspires to have Ouso die on a dangerous mission he has contrived. But Ouso prevails in the mission and returns to his father's castle under a new name, Prince Yamato Takeru. Otomo plots to have the Prince sent into even greater danger, but Otomo is unaware that the gods have favored the Prince and the outcome is far from what any of them expected.

Ryuzo Kikushima Writer Toshio Yasumi Writer Hiroshi Inagaki Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 1, 1959
Runtime
182 min
Budget
$17.9M
Box office
$24.6M
IMDb
tt0053117
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
TOHO, Far East Laboratory, Tokyo Laboratory

Cast

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island 1956 ★ 7.2
The Hidden Fortress 1958 ★ 8.0
Kagemusha 1980 ★ 7.8
Yojimbo 1961 ★ 8.1
Sansho the Bailiff 1954 ★ 8.1
Gladiator 2000 ★ 8.2
Rurouni Kenshin Part III: The Legend Ends 2014 ★ 7.7
13 Assassins 2010 ★ 7.3
Outrage Coda 2017 ★ 6.8
Chikamatsu Monogatari 1954 ★ 7.8
Tokyo Story 1953 ★ 8.2
Ran 1985 ★ 8.0

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Three Treasures about?
The legend of the birth of Shintoism. In Fourth Century Japan, the Emperor's son Ouso expects to succeed his father on the throne, but Otomo, the Emperor's vassal, prefers Ouso's stepbrother, and conspires to have Ouso die on a dangerous mission he has contrived. But Ouso prevails in the mission and returns to his father's castle under a new name, Prince Yamato Takeru. Otomo plots to have the Prince sent into even greater danger, but Otomo is unaware that the gods have favored the Prince and the outcome is far from what any of them expected.
Who directed The Three Treasures?
The Three Treasures was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
Who stars in The Three Treasures?
The Three Treasures stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Setsuko Hara, Kinuyo Tanaka.
When was The Three Treasures released?
The Three Treasures is a 1959 fantasy, action, drama film.
Where can I watch The Three Treasures?
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