Prince Shōtoku (2001)
Original title: 聖徳太子
Prince Shōtoku is a 2001 Japanese-language history movie directed by Mikio Sato, with a running time of 3h. It stars Masahiro Motoki, Miki Nakatani and Akira Takarada.
In the late 6th century, the leaders of the Yamato Dynasty had no clear plan for the creation of a unified state. Battles still raged among various warrior clans. Prince Shotoku, second son of Emperor Yomei, strived to create a new nation out of this chaos. NHK captures this great man from a time in history rarely depicted on screen, in a story of epic proportions.
Quick answers
What is Prince Shōtoku about?
In the late 6th century, the leaders of the Yamato Dynasty had no clear plan for the creation of a unified state. Battles still raged among various warrior clans. Prince Shotoku, second son of Emperor Yomei, strived to create a new nation out of this chaos. NHK captures this great man from a time in history rarely depicted on screen, in a story of epic proportions.
When was Prince Shōtoku released?
Prince Shōtoku was released on 10 November 2001.
How long is Prince Shōtoku?
Prince Shōtoku runs 3h.
Who made Prince Shōtoku?
Prince Shōtoku was directed by Mikio Sato.
Cast
- Masahiro Motoki as Prince Shōtoku
- Miki Nakatani as Tojiko no iratsume
- Akira Takarada as Prince Anahobe
- Sul Kyung-gu as Yi Jin
- Ken Ogata as Soga no Umako
- Keiko Matsuzaka as Empress Suiko
- Masaya Katō as Emperor Sushun
- Masaomi Kondo as Emperor Yōmei
- Akira Takarada as Mononobe no Moriya
- Jun Kunimura as Hata no Kawakatsu
- Sabu Kawahara as Otomo Kui
- Koji Imada as Ono no Imoko