The King and His Vassal (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, The King and His Vassal is an action, comedy, drama and history film directed by Kazuo Mori, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a story of "Takechiyo," the previous name of Iemitsu Tokunaga, the third Shogun (General). Takechiyo (Ken Tanaka) got sick of daily run-of-the-mill tasks, and it put him off being the Shogun, saying "there is no truth". Then, Hikozaemon Ookubo (Eijiro Tono) took him to Tasuke Isshin (Jun Inoue) to bring him up into a full-fledged and admirable man.
Who’s in it. The King and His Vassal stars Takanobu Hozumi, Yoshie Ichige, Jun Inoue and Masao Komatsu, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The King and His Vassal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The King and His Vassal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The King and His Vassal (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The King and His Vassal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The King and His Vassal?
- The King and His Vassal stars Takanobu Hozumi, Yoshie Ichige, Jun Inoue, Masao Komatsu and Ken Tanaka.
- When was The King and His Vassal released?
- The King and His Vassal was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.