Bride of Peacock Castle (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, Bride of Peacock Castle is a notable film directed by Shoji Matsumura, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Princess Kazu, the daughter of Shogun Ienari, is sent to marry Matsudaira Nobunao, master of Peacock castle in Kozuke province, a domain of 17,000 koku. When the procession carrying her sizable dowry was so large that it was expected to take 30 days to reach the castle the members of the clan were surprised to learn that it contained only her barest essentials! Would her presence create a problem too large for the clan to deal with? And having been trained by Lord Yagyu himself, will her martial skills ruin the marital plans set forth for the couple, or can she be tamed in time for the wedding?
Who’s in it. Bride of Peacock Castle stars Ryutaro Otomo, Katsuo Nakamura, Hiroko Sakuramachi and Kunio Kaga, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bride of Peacock Castle page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bride of Peacock Castle (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bride of Peacock Castle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Bride of Peacock Castle?
- Bride of Peacock Castle stars Ryutaro Otomo, Katsuo Nakamura, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Kunio Kaga and Tsukie Matsuura.
- When was Bride of Peacock Castle released?
- Bride of Peacock Castle was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.