Taira Clan Saga (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1955, Taira Clan Saga 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. Taira Clan Saga 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, Taira Clan Saga 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 Taira Clan Saga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Taira Clan Saga tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Taira Clan Saga (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Taira Clan Saga change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Taira Clan Saga worth watching?
- Taira Clan Saga 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 Taira Clan Saga?
- Taira Clan Saga stars Raizō Ichikawa, Yoshiko Kuga, Naritoshi Hayashi, Michiyo Kogure and Ichijirō Oya.
- When was Taira Clan Saga released?
- Taira Clan Saga was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.