The Three Treasures (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1959, The Three Treasures is an action, fantasy and drama film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, running about 182 minutes. “The Birth of Japan!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Three Treasures stars Toshirō Mifune as Prince Yamato Takeru, Takashi Shimura as Elder Kumaso, Setsuko Hara as Amaterasu, the Sun Goddess and Kinuyo Tanaka as Princess Yamato, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Three Treasures has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Three Treasures page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Three Treasures tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Three Treasures (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Three Treasures change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Three Treasures worth watching?
- The Three Treasures holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Three Treasures?
- The Three Treasures stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Setsuko Hara, Kinuyo Tanaka and Yōko Tsukasa.
- When was The Three Treasures released?
- The Three Treasures was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 182 minutes.