Shingo's Ten Duels (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film
Released in 1990, Shingo's Ten Duels is a drama film directed by Hitoshi Ōzu, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. The classic tale of the shogun's illegitimate son Aoi Shingo is told in three parts as he strives to become the greatest fencer in Japan, while his father Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune seeks to reunite with his lost son. When the secrets of Shingo's birth are revealed to him, it sets off a series of events that bring him to cross swords with members of the shogun's inner circle in a series of duels that could change the destiny of Japan.
Who’s in it. Shingo's Ten Duels stars Yuko Asano as Okoma, Sonny Chiba as Umei Tamon, Kimiko Ikegami as Okiku and Morio Kazama as Yagyu Shinzaburo, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shingo's Ten Duels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shingo's Ten Duels tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shingo's Ten Duels (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shingo's Ten Duels change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Shingo's Ten Duels?
- Shingo's Ten Duels stars Yuko Asano, Sonny Chiba, Kimiko Ikegami, Morio Kazama and Chiaki Matsubara.
- When was Shingo's Ten Duels released?
- Shingo's Ten Duels was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.