Honno-Ji in Flames(1960)
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Honno-Ji in Flames Synopsis
The plot is based on the novel "Akechi Samanosuke no Koi," the final work in a trilogy by Hiroshi Kato about the forced suicide of Oda Nobunaga at the temple Honnoji. Historically, the general Akechi Mitsuhide is credited with causing Nobunaga's downfall. Kato's novel focuses on Mitsuhide's nephew Samanosuke, who fought alongside his uncle during the assault on Honnoji.
Honno-Ji in Flames (1960) is a drama and history film directed by Tatsuo Ōsone, released on September 11, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Matsumoto Hakuō I, Takahiro Tamura, Michiko Saga and Miki Mori. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Tatsuo Ōsone
- Writers:
- Kawakami Mitsuhachi, Shotaro Ikenami
- Producers:
- Masao Shirai
- Cinematographer:
- Hideo Ishimoto
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Honno-Ji in Flames Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matsumoto Hakuō I
as Akechi Mitsuhide
Takahiro Tamura
as Oda Nobunaga
Michiko Saga
as Ono
Miki Mori
as Akechi Samanosuke
Kanjūrō Arashi
as Tokugawa Ieyasu
Seizaburō Kawazu
Chikage Awashima
as Kitsuki
Kikuko Hojo
as Kikyo
Keiko Kishi
as Tama
- Yatarō Kitagami
Yatarō Kitagami
as Hosokawa Tadaoki
Sachiko Murase
Kichiemon Nakamura II
Key crew
Directed by Tatsuo Ōsone, written by Kawakami Mitsuhachi and Shotaro Ikenami, produced by Masao Shirai.
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Honno-Ji in Flames Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Honno-Ji in Flames – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Honno-Ji in Flames?
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The main cast of Honno-Ji in Flames (1960) includes Matsumoto Hakuō I, Takahiro Tamura, Michiko Saga, Miki Mori and Kanjūrō Arashi. The film was directed by Tatsuo Ōsone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Honno-Ji in Flames released?
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Honno-Ji in Flames was released on September 11, 1960 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Honno-Ji in Flames worth watching?
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Honno-Ji in Flames (1960) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.