Sekigahara (2017)
Original title: 関ヶ原
Sekigahara is a 2017 Japanese-language war movie directed by Masato Harada, with a running time of 2h 30m. It stars Junichi Okada, Kasumi Arimura and Koji Yakusho.
The background to and depiction of a watershed battle in Japanese history, at Sekigahara in 1600, when Tokugawa Ieyasu's Army of the East defeated the Army of the West of Ishida Mitsunari. The story includes the intrigues and shifting loyalties of the various retainers, family members, and samurai.
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What is Sekigahara about?
The background to and depiction of a watershed battle in Japanese history, at Sekigahara in 1600, when Tokugawa Ieyasu's Army of the East defeated the Army of the West of Ishida Mitsunari. The story includes the intrigues and shifting loyalties of the various retainers, family members, and samurai.
When was Sekigahara released?
Sekigahara was released on 26 August 2017.
How long is Sekigahara?
Sekigahara runs 2h 30m.
Who made Sekigahara?
Sekigahara was directed by Masato Harada.
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Cast
- Junichi Okada as Ishida Mitsunari
- Kasumi Arimura as Hatsume
- Koji Yakusho as Tokugawa Ieyasu
- Takehiro Hira as Shima Sakon
- Masahiro Higashide as Kobayakawa Hideaki
- Yasumasa Oba as Otani Yoshitsugu
- Kenichi Matsuyama as Naoe Kanetsugu
- Shihou Harumi as Ankokuji Ekei
- Shû Nakajima as Serubicchi
- Noriko Nakagoshi as Hanano
- Mitsu Dan as Myozen
- Ayumi Ito as Shirohebi