Lord Mito (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, Lord Mito is a drama and adventure film directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. One of Japan’s most popular historical characters, former Vice-Shogun Tokugawa Mitsukuni, whose travels around the nation are legendary has made it to the silver screen in a dynamic and exciting tale featuring megastar Toshiro Mifune as an expert swordsman drawn into the action to fight injustice. The Elder Lord travels about disguised as a retired merchant with his two trusty bodyguards Sukesaburo and Kakunoshin by his side and secret agent Yashichi close by. After a chance meeting with a dying man and young woman who had been brutally attacked, they set out for Kaga Province to wreak vengeance on the responsible parties. Don’t miss this exciting journey into Japanese history!
Who’s in it. Lord Mito stars Eijirō Tōno as Tokugawa Mitsukuni, Kōtarō Satomi as Sasaki Sukesaburo, Shin'ya Ohwada as Atsumi Kakunoshin and Ichirō Nakatani as Kazaguruma no Yashichi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lord Mito page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lord Mito tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lord Mito (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lord Mito change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lord Mito?
- Lord Mito stars Eijirō Tōno, Kōtarō Satomi, Shin'ya Ohwada, Ichirō Nakatani and Gentaro Takahashi.
- When was Lord Mito released?
- Lord Mito was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.