Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1985, Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees is a notable film directed by Ichikawa Ennosuke III, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. A recording of the Kabuki play of the same name from Amsterdam, 1985. Following the end of the Genpei War, Minamoto no Yoshitsune pursues several escaped generals who may pose a future threat to the shogunate.
Who’s in it. Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees stars Ichikawa Ennosuke III as Tadanobu, Karoku Nakamura V as Yoshitsune, Nakamura Kotara as Shizuka Gozen and Ichikawa Mennosuke as Oryu / Asuka Suke no Tsubone.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees worth watching?
- Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees?
- Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees stars Ichikawa Ennosuke III, Karoku Nakamura V, Nakamura Kotara and Ichikawa Mennosuke.
- When was Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees released?
- Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.