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新・平家物語 (1955): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1955 · Film · ★ 7.3

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Released in 1955, 新・平家物語 is a drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, running about 107 minutes.

What it’s about. Special Forces commander Captain Tadamori returns to Kyoto after successfully defeating the uprising of pirates in the western sea of Japan. But because the high courtiers dislike career soldiers gaining power and influence, they ignore the will of ex-Emperor Toba and refuse to reward the captain. Reward recommender Lord Tokinobu is punished, and the captain sends his son Kiyomori to the Lord's residence, where he falls in love with Tokiko, the Lord's daughter. Meanwhile, Kiyomori finds out that he is possibly the ex-Emperor's son... Written by L.H. Wong

Who’s in it. 新・平家物語 stars Raizō Ichikawa as Taira Kiyomori, Yoshiko Kuga as Tokiko, Naritoshi Hayashi as Taira Torodai and Michiyo Kogure as Yasuko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, 新・平家物語 has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 新・平家物語 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 新・平家物語 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

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Where can I watch 新・平家物語 (1955)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 新・平家物語 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 新・平家物語 worth watching?
新・平家物語 holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in 新・平家物語?
新・平家物語 stars Raizō Ichikawa, Yoshiko Kuga, Naritoshi Hayashi, Michiyo Kogure and Ichijirō Oya.
When was 新・平家物語 released?
新・平家物語 was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.