Taboo(1999)
御法度
How am I insane?
Taboo Synopsis
Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering on a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.
Taboo (1999) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, released on December 18, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda, Tadanobu Asano and Yōichi Sai. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 130 ratings.
- Director:
- Nagisa Ōshima
- Writers:
- Ryōtarō Shiba, Nagisa Ōshima
- Producers:
- Eiko Oshima, Kazuo Shimizu, Shigehiro Nakagawa
- Cinematographer:
- Toyomichi Kurita
- Composer:
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Production:
- Oshima Productions, Shochiku, KADOKAWA Shoten, IMAGICA, BS Asahi, Eisei Gekijo, Bac Films, Le Studio Canal+, Recorded Picture Company
- Status:
- Released
Taboo (1999) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Taboo before you stream it.
Taboo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takeshi Kitano
as Toshizo Hijikata
Ryuhei Matsuda
as Sozaburo Kano
Tadanobu Asano
as Hyozo Tashiro
Yōichi Sai
as Isami Kondo
Shinji Takeda
as Okita Sōji
Susumu Terajima
as Spy
Tomorowo Taguchi
as Samurai Tojiro Yuzawa
Yoji Tanaka
as Samurai executed by Kanô
Kei Satō
as Narrator (voice)
Jiro Sakagami
- Eve Masatoh
Eve Masatoh
Yoshiaki Fujiwara
Key crew
Directed by Nagisa Ōshima, written by Ryōtarō Shiba and Nagisa Ōshima, produced by Eiko Oshima, Kazuo Shimizu and Shigehiro Nakagawa.
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Taboo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 130 ratings.
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Taboo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Taboo online?
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Taboo (1999) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and ASIATIC Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Taboo?
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The main cast of Taboo (1999) includes Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda, Tadanobu Asano, Yōichi Sai and Shinji Takeda. The film was directed by Nagisa Ōshima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Taboo released?
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Taboo was released on December 18, 1999 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Taboo worth watching?
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Taboo (1999) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 130 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Taboo?
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Yes. The official Taboo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.