Minamoto Yoshitsune (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film
Released in 1955, Minamoto Yoshitsune is a drama and history film directed by Ryō Hagiwara, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. A historical scroll depicting the story of the tragic fate of the young samurai Minamoto Yoshitsune, based on the novel by Genzo Murakami. The action of the first part takes place in the late Heian period, when the Taira clan came to power, and Genji was oppressed. The great dream and ambitions of Genkuro Yoshitsune in his youth are depicted, he joins forces with his older brother Yoritomo to raise an army to defeat the Taira clan, and the second part depicts the fall of the clan, persecution and murder.
Who’s in it. Minamoto Yoshitsune stars Kinnosuke Nakamura as Minamoto Yoshitsune, Hitomi Nakahara, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata as Benkei and Isuzu Yamada, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Minamoto Yoshitsune page.
If you liked it. Fans of Minamoto Yoshitsune tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Minamoto Yoshitsune (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Minamoto Yoshitsune change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Minamoto Yoshitsune?
- Minamoto Yoshitsune stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Hitomi Nakahara, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Isuzu Yamada and Eitarō Ozawa.
- When was Minamoto Yoshitsune released?
- Minamoto Yoshitsune was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.