Mask of the Moon(1961)
月形半平太
Mask of the Moon Synopsis
Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for power and put an end to meaningless feudal wars. When he is appointed to oversee the Choshu Clan, he takes it upon himself to work towards the peace that he has dreamed about. With his affectionate personality and compassion for life, Hanpeita’s popularity grows among the people, making him a threat to those thirsty for conflict and power. A betrayal by those closest to him leaves Hanpeita caught in a trap that could ultimately cost him his life.
Mask of the Moon (1961) is a action and drama film directed by Masahiro Makino, released on April 25, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Hashizo Ōkawa, Jūshirō Konoe, Satomi Oka and Michiko Nishizaki.
- Director:
- Masahiro Makino
- Writers:
- Rifū Yukitomo, Daisuke Itō
- Cinematographer:
- Sadaji Yoshida
- Composer:
- Hiroya Abe
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
Mask of the Moon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hashizo Ōkawa
Jūshirō Konoe
Satomi Oka
- Michiko Nishizaki
Michiko Nishizaki
Kyoko Aoyama
Mikijiro Hira
Sentarō Fushimi
Kusuo Abe
Shin Tokudaiji
Eijirō Kataoka
- Hideo Hongo
Hideo Hongo
Sonosuke Sawamura
Key crew
Directed by Masahiro Makino, written by Rifū Yukitomo and Daisuke Itō.
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Mask of the Moon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mask of the Moon online?
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Mask of the Moon (1961) is available to stream on U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mask of the Moon?
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The main cast of Mask of the Moon (1961) includes Hashizo Ōkawa, Jūshirō Konoe, Satomi Oka, Michiko Nishizaki and Kyoko Aoyama. The film was directed by Masahiro Makino. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mask of the Moon released?
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Mask of the Moon was released on April 25, 1961 and runs for 1h 29m.