The Floating Castle (2012)
Original title: のぼうの城
The Floating Castle is a 2012 Japanese-language history movie directed by Shinji Higuchi and Isshin Inudo, with a running time of 2h 24m. It stars Mansai Nomura, Nana Eikura and Hiroki Narimiya.
In the year 1590, the mighty warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi is close to fulfilling his ambition of unifying all of Japan under his banner when he comes across unexpected resistance in the form of a floating fortress known as Oshi Castle. Narita Nagachika, a frivolous hedonistic fellow and unlikely candidate for the position of rebel general, finds himself in charge of defending the castle. His odds? An army of 500 men to combat Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army of 20,000.
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What is The Floating Castle about?
In the year 1590, the mighty warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi is close to fulfilling his ambition of unifying all of Japan under his banner when he comes across unexpected resistance in the form of a floating fortress known as Oshi Castle. Narita Nagachika, a frivolous hedonistic fellow and unlikely candidate for the position of rebel general, finds himself in charge of defending the castle. His odds? An army of 500 men to combat Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army of 20,000.
When was The Floating Castle released?
The Floating Castle was released on 2 November 2012.
How long is The Floating Castle?
The Floating Castle runs 2h 24m.
Who made The Floating Castle?
The Floating Castle was directed by Shinji Higuchi and Isshin Inudo.
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Cast
- Mansai Nomura as Nagachika Narita
- Nana Eikura as Kaihime
- Hiroki Narimiya as Yukie Sakamaki
- Tomomitsu Yamaguchi as Shibazaki
- Koichi Sato as Tanba
- Masachika Ichimura as Hideyoshi Toyotomi
- Takehiro Hira as Masaie Natsuka
- Takayuki Yamada as Yoshitsugu Otani
- Yusuke Kamiji as Mitsunari Ishida
- Masahiko Nishimura as Ujinaga Narita
- Gin Maeda as Tahee
- Akiyoshi Nakao as Kazou