Taboo (1999)
Original title: 御法度
Taboo is a 1999 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Nagisa Ōshima, with a running time of 1h 40m. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda and Tadanobu Asano.
Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering around a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.
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What is Taboo about?
Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering around a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.
When was Taboo released?
Taboo was released on 18 December 1999.
How long is Taboo?
Taboo runs 1h 40m.
Who made Taboo?
Taboo was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
Cast
- Takeshi Kitano as Toshizo Hijikata
- Ryuhei Matsuda as Sozaburo Kano
- Tadanobu Asano as Hyozo Tashiro
- Yōichi Sai as Isami Kondo
- Shinji Takeda as Okita Sōji
- Susumu Terajima as Spy
- Tomorowo Taguchi as Samurai Tojiro Yuzawa
- Yoji Tanaka as Samurai executed by Kanô
- Kei Satō as Narrator (voice)
- Jiro Sakagami
- Eve Masatoh
- Yoshiaki Fujiwara