Rikyu (1989)
Original title: 利休
Rikyu is a 1989 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara, with a running time of 2h 15m. It stars Rentaro Mikuni, Yoshiko Mita and Tsutomu Yamazaki.
Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.
Quick answers
What is Rikyu about?
Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.
When was Rikyu released?
Rikyu was released on 15 September 1989.
How long is Rikyu?
Rikyu runs 2h 15m.
Who made Rikyu?
Rikyu was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.
Cast
- Rentaro Mikuni as Rikyu
- Yoshiko Mita as Riki's Wife
- Tsutomu Yamazaki as Hideyoshi Toyotomi
- Kyôko Kishida as Wife
- Tanie Kitabayashi as Mother
- Ryo Tamura as Lord Hidenaga
- Matsumoto Hakuō II as Lord Oda
- Kichiemon Nakamura II as Lord Ieyasu
- Bandō Mitsugorō X as Mitsanari
- Akira Kubo as Geni
- Keishi Arashi as Orike
- Hisashi Igawa as Soji