Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle (1960): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1960, Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle is a drama and history film directed by Gorô Kadono, running about 74 minutes.

What it’s about. After the massacre of Christians at Shimabara, followers of Amakusa Shiro band together in a plot to overthrow the shogunate in order to exact revenge on the Tokugawa. At the same time there is a succession dispute in the Kuroda clan, as one faction tried to usurp the rightful heir and take over the honored clan. Before his untimely death, the lord of the Kuroda bestowed “Nihongo”, a magnificent spear, on his finest warrior, which ultimately brings him into contact with two of Japan’s most famous historical figures, Yagyu Jubei and Miyamoto Musashi. Can the three masters of martial art join forces to defeat their enemies and save the nation?

Who’s in it. Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle stars Kanjūrō Arashi, Shōzaburō Date, Namiji Namiura and Jūzaburō Akechi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle page.

If you liked it. Fans of Decisive Battle at Kuroda Castle tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.