Plot — What is Shadow Over Fuji about?
The year is 1805. Napoleon ruled Europe. Ienari is the 11th Tokugawa Shogun. An incident, which was an open official secret, took place on the foothills of Mt. Fuji. Fearing attacks from within and without, the Shogunate planned to build a training castle utilizing the most advanced techniques. Two master castle architects, Sato Kikutaro and Kumai Hakuten, were selected to compete for the honor of building this castle. Lord Mizuno Dewa has even ordered the townspeople to assist both sides with their land surveys and preparations. This leads to fear on the part of farmers that their land will be taken away from them, and sets off a series of events which rock the nation to its very roots. With an all-star cast, this is an important story with relevance to current times. One of Ichikawa Utaemon's finest performances, a true classic!
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Drama, History |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 104 min |
| Audience Score | 80% (8.0/10, 1 votes) |
Shadow Over Fuji — FAQ
Is Shadow Over Fuji worth watching? Shadow Over Fuji holds a 8.0/10 rating from 1 viewers. The year is 1805. Napoleon ruled Europe. Ienari is the 11th Tokugawa Shogun. An incident, which was an open official secret, took place on the foothills of Mt. Fuji. Fearing attacks from within and without, the Shogunate
Who directed Shadow Over Fuji? Directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
Who is in the cast of Shadow Over Fuji? It stars Utaemon Ichikawa, Eitarō Shindō, Kōtarō Satomi, Kinya Kitaoji, Yumiko Hasegawa, Denjirō Ōkōchi and more.
Where can I stream Shadow Over Fuji? Streaming availability for Shadow Over Fuji is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Shadow Over Fuji release? It released in 1957.
