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Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall

1964·99 min

Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall

Directed by Tai Katō

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A headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true identity and intentions.

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Saburo Enami

Chōichirō Kawarasaki

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Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall (1964) is about a headstrong young man seeks to join the Shinsengumi, but while his determination impresses his superiors, questions begin to arise as to his true identity and intentions.

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Tai Katō directed Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall (1964).

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