Mask of the Moon

Mask of the Moon

1961•1h 29m

ActionDrama

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.

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Production

Toei Company

Language

JA

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Hashizo Ōkawa

Hashizo Ōkawa

Jūshirō Konoe

Jūshirō Konoe

Satomi Oka

Satomi Oka

Michiko Nishizaki

Kyoko Aoyama

Kyoko Aoyama

Mikijiro Hira

Mikijiro Hira

Sentarō Fushimi

Sentarō Fushimi

Kusuo Abe

Kusuo Abe

Shin Tokudaiji

Shin Tokudaiji

Eijirō Kataoka

Eijirō Kataoka

Hideo Hongo

Sonosuke Sawamura

Sonosuke Sawamura

Yataro Kurokawa

Yataro Kurokawa

Isao Yamagata

Isao Yamagata

Kōkichi Takada

Kōkichi Takada

Kōtarō Satomi

Kōtarō Satomi

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