Basara: Princess Goh (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 1992, Basara: Princess Goh is a drama and history film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, running about 142 minutes.

What it’s about. Furuta Oribe is ordered to become tea master under Toyotomi Hideyoshi after his teacher Sen no Rikyū, the former tea master, was ordered to commit suicide. Princess Goh, daughter of the lord but adopted by Hideyoshi, is outraged when Rikyū's severed head is thrown in the Nijo River. She sends Usu, Oribe's servant, to retrieve the head and deliver it to Rikyū's adopted daughter.

Who’s in it. Basara: Princess Goh stars Rie Miyazawa as Princess Goh, Tatsuya Nakadai as Oribe Furuta, Toshiya Nagasawa as Usu and Matsumoto Hakuō II as Ukon Takayama, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Basara: Princess Goh 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 Basara: Princess Goh page.

If you liked it. Fans of Basara: Princess Goh tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Basara: Princess Goh (1992)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Basara: Princess Goh change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Basara: Princess Goh worth watching?
Basara: Princess Goh holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Basara: Princess Goh?
Basara: Princess Goh stars Rie Miyazawa, Tatsuya Nakadai, Toshiya Nagasawa, Matsumoto Hakuō II and Rentaro Mikuni.
When was Basara: Princess Goh released?
Basara: Princess Goh was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.