Rikyu(1989)
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Rikyu Synopsis
Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.
Rikyu (1989) is a drama film directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, released on September 15, 1989 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Rentaro Mikuni, Yoshiko Mita, Tsutomu Yamazaki and Kyôko Kishida. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Hiroshi Teshigahara
- Writers:
- Genpei Akasegawa, Yaeko Nogami, Hiroshi Teshigahara
- Producers:
- Yoshisuke Mae, Hiroshi Morie
- Cinematographer:
- Fujio Morita
- Composer:
- Toru Takemitsu
- Production:
- Teshigahara Productions
- Status:
- Released
Rikyu (1989) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Rikyu before you stream it.
Rikyu Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rentaro Mikuni
as Rikyu
Yoshiko Mita
as Riki's Wife
Tsutomu Yamazaki
as Hideyoshi Toyotomi
Kyôko Kishida
as Wife
Tanie Kitabayashi
as Mother
Ryo Tamura
as Lord Hidenaga
Matsumoto Hakuō II
as Lord Oda
Kichiemon Nakamura II
as Lord Ieyasu
Bandō Mitsugorō X
as Mitsanari
Akira Kubo
as Geni
- Keishi Arashi
Keishi Arashi
as Orike
Hisashi Igawa
as Soji
Key crew
Directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, written by Genpei Akasegawa, Yaeko Nogami and Hiroshi Teshigahara, produced by Yoshisuke Mae and Hiroshi Morie.
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Rikyu Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 35 ratings.
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Rikyu – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rikyu online?
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Rikyu (1989) is available to stream on Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rikyu?
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The main cast of Rikyu (1989) includes Rentaro Mikuni, Yoshiko Mita, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kyôko Kishida and Tanie Kitabayashi. The film was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rikyu released?
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Rikyu was released on September 15, 1989 and runs for 2h 15m.
Is Rikyu worth watching?
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Rikyu (1989) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rikyu?
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Yes. The official Rikyu trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.