Taking the Castle (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film

Released in 1965, Taking the Castle is a notable film directed by Toshio Masuda, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. The Sengoku Era was coming to an end. The monopoly of the ever powerful shogun, Ieyasu Tokugawa, was at a near. Only one man was brave enough to stand in Ieyasu's way - A lone wolf samurai by the name of Kagekatsu Uesugi. Inspired by Uesugi's courage to revolt, a young samurai warrior, Touzou Kuruma decides to join the fight. Their target: the Tamonyama Castle.
Who’s in it. Taking the Castle stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Minoru Chiaki, Tamao Nakamura and Gannosuke Ashiya, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Taking the Castle page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taking the Castle (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taking the Castle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Taking the Castle?
- Taking the Castle stars Yūjirō Ishihara, Minoru Chiaki, Tamao Nakamura, Gannosuke Ashiya and Kamatari Fujiwara.
- When was Taking the Castle released?
- Taking the Castle was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.