Benkei(1997)
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Benkei Synopsis
At the end of the Heian period, Musashibo Benkei, a warrior monk who hated the Heike clan, was humiliated by his fellow monks and left the mountain monastery. Soon, Benkei competes with the Heike warriors on the Gojo Bridge in Kyoto and takes away their swords. One night he tried to stop a young man who had a beautiful sword on his belt and fought him, but he could not win. Knowing that this young man Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) is looking for an opportunity to overthrow the Heike clan, Benkei asks him to let him join him.
Benkei (1997) is a drama, history and tv movie film directed by Akira Inoue, released on January 4, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 26m. It stars Ken Matsudaira, Kōtarō Satomi, Makoto Fujita and Kazuhiko Nishimura. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Akira Inoue
- Writers:
- Motomu Furuta, Tsuneo Tomita
- Production:
- TV Asahi, Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
Benkei Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Matsudaira
Kōtarō Satomi
Makoto Fujita
Kazuhiko Nishimura
Narimi Arimori
Akiko Hinagata
Yoko Minamino
Sayuri Kokusho
Key crew
Directed by Akira Inoue, written by Motomu Furuta and Tsuneo Tomita.
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Benkei Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Benkei – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Benkei?
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The main cast of Benkei (1997) includes Ken Matsudaira, Kōtarō Satomi, Makoto Fujita, Kazuhiko Nishimura and Narimi Arimori. The film was directed by Akira Inoue. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Benkei released?
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Benkei was released on January 4, 1997 and runs for 2h 26m.
Is Benkei worth watching?
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Benkei (1997) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.