Legacy of the 500,000 (1963)
Original title: 五十万人の遺産
Legacy of the 500,000 is a 1963 Japanese-language adventure movie directed by Toshirō Mifune, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Mihashi and Tsutomu Yamazaki.
During World War II, Japan sends gold to the Phillipines. After the war, the gold is lost in the bay of Manille. Former soldier Takeichi Matsuo is now working as a business executive. He meets Mintsura Gunji, the boss of a large company, who offers him to go to the Philippines and bring back the gold.
Quick answers
What is Legacy of the 500,000 about?
During World War II, Japan sends gold to the Phillipines. After the war, the gold is lost in the bay of Manille. Former soldier Takeichi Matsuo is now working as a business executive. He meets Mintsura Gunji, the boss of a large company, who offers him to go to the Philippines and bring back the gold.
When was Legacy of the 500,000 released?
Legacy of the 500,000 was released on 18 April 1963.
How long is Legacy of the 500,000?
Legacy of the 500,000 runs 1h 37m.
Who made Legacy of the 500,000?
Legacy of the 500,000 was directed by Toshirō Mifune.
Cast
- Toshirō Mifune as Takeichi Matsuo
- Tatsuya Mihashi as Captain Keigo Gunji
- Tsutomu Yamazaki as Tsukuda
- Mie Hama as Igorot Native
- Yuriko Hoshi as Masako Matsuo
- Yoshio Tsuchiya as Yamazaki
- Sachio Sakai as Igarashi, Keigo Gunji's driver
- Yoshibumi Tajima as Yasumoto
- Tetsu Nakamura
- Keiko Yamada as Woman at bakery
- F.J. Horning as Foreigner with cigar
- Evie King as Foreigner's wife