Noble Tasuke

1958 1h 30m JA

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Synopsis

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The story opens in October of 1624 when the newly appointed Shogun Iemitsu visits the famed Kan-ei temple. On his way the procession is disrupted when a small child runs into the street, a crime punishable by execution. One man steps forward to save her life by putting his on the line. Brave and compassionate Isshin Tasuke has come into the limelight as a hero of legendary proportions. His uncanny resemblance to Shogun Iemitsu will lead to many adventures that formed on of the great series in Japanese cinema. With his intelligence and personality, Tasuke seeks to intervene in the struggle between opposing factions in the Shogun's Ruling Council.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kinnosuke Nakamura
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Hitomi Nakahara
Shunji Sakai
Harue Akagi
Eijirō Kataoka
Kanji Koshiba
Isao Yamagata

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Tadashi Sawashima
Writers: Torao Tanabe
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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68 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Part of the "Isshin Tasuke" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Tadashi Sawashima, shot by Makoto Tsuboi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Nakaba Takahashi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Shintarō Miyamoto shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kinnosuke Nakamura and Ryūnosuke Tsukigata and Hitomi Nakahara carry the top of the cast.

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IMDB entry: tt5111852 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Tadashi Sawashima directs. Makoto Tsuboi behind the camera. Nakaba Takahashi scores. Shintarō Miyamoto cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
268 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Part of the "Isshin Tasuke" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Tadashi Sawashima, shot by Makoto Tsuboi. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Nakaba Takahashi. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Shintarō Miyamoto shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Kinnosuke Nakamura and Ryūnosuke Tsukigata and Hitomi Nakahara carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt5111852 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Makoto Tsuboi
Original score: Nakaba Takahashi
Editing: Shintarō Miyamoto
Runtime: 90 min · 1h 30m
Status: Released
Original language: JA
IMDB: Noble Tasuke (1958)

Part of

Isshin Tasuke

The Isshin Tasuke films starring Kinnosuke Nakamura are a series of period dramas set in the Edo period of Japan. Nakamura portrays the titular character, Isshin Tasuke, a legendary figure known for his bravery, sense of justice, and deep connection to the common people. Tasuke is often depicted as a fishmonger with a strong moral compass who helps the downtrodden while getting involved in various conflicts and adventures. The films blend action, drama, and historical intrigue, highlighting themes of loyalty, justice, and friendship, with Nakamura delivering a charismatic performance in the lead role.