Shadow Over Fuji (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film
Released in 1957, Shadow Over Fuji is a drama and history film directed by Yasushi Sasaki, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. The year is 1805. Napoleon ruled Europe. Ienari is the 11th Tokugawa Shogun. An incident, which was an open official secret, took place on the foothills of Mt. Fuji. Fearing attacks from within and without, the Shogunate planned to build a training castle utilizing the most advanced techniques. Two master castle architects, Sato Kikutaro and Kumai Hakuten, were selected to compete for the honor of building this castle. Lord Mizuno Dewa has even ordered the townspeople to assist both sides with their land surveys and preparations. This leads to fear on the part of farmers that their land will be taken away from them, and sets off a series of events which rock the nation to its very roots. With an all-star cast, this is an important story with relevance to current times. One of Ichikawa Utaemon's finest performances, a true classic!
Who’s in it. Shadow Over Fuji stars Utaemon Ichikawa as Sato, Eitarō Shindō as Hakuten, Kotaro Satomi as Bunroku and Kinya Kitaoji, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow Over Fuji page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow Over Fuji tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow Over Fuji (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shadow Over Fuji change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Shadow Over Fuji?
- Shadow Over Fuji stars Utaemon Ichikawa, Eitarō Shindō, Kotaro Satomi, Kinya Kitaoji and Yumiko Hasegawa.
- When was Shadow Over Fuji released?
- Shadow Over Fuji was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.