Assassination 1964
Step into the turbulent final days of Japan's Tokugawa Shogunate with *Assassination* (1964), Masahiro Shinoda's masterful drama set against the backdrop of 1863.
Director: Masahiro Shinoda
Cast
Tetsuro Tamba
Hachiro Kiyokawa
Eiji Okada
Lord Matsudaira
Eitarō Ozawa
Premier Itakura
Isao Kimura
Tadasaburo Sasaki
Shima Iwashita
Oren
Keiji Sada
Takeshi Kusaka
Sumio Takatsu
Otojirô Kôno
Muga Takewaki
Shingo Miyagawa
Tamotsu Hayakawa
Shôzô Ishizaka
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Assassination (1964) about?
Set in 1863, *Assassination* follows a mysterious ronin who becomes entangled in a dangerous power struggle between the Tokugawa Shogunate and imperial forces. As foreign warships approach, alliances shift, and every move could mean life or death. The film blends historical drama with gripping suspense.
Who directed Assassination?
Masahiro Shinoda directed *Assassination*. Known for his visually striking and thematically rich films, Shinoda crafts a tense exploration of feudal Japan's political turmoil.
Who stars in Assassination?
The film stars Tetsuro Tamba, Eiji Okada, Eitarō Ozawa, Isao Kimura, and Shima Iwashita in pivotal roles.
Is Assassination (1964) worth watching?
*Assassination* (1964) is a compelling watch for fans of historical drama and political intrigue. Shinoda's direction and Tamba's performance anchor a story that's both visually elegant and thematically layered, offering a gripping look at a pivotal moment in Japanese history.
How long is Assassination?
*Assassination* (1964) runs for 104 minutes.
About Assassination (1964) — A Ronin's Game of Power in Feudal Japan
Step into the turbulent final days of Japan's Tokugawa Shogunate with *Assassination* (1964), Masahiro Shinoda's masterful drama set against the backdrop of 1863. As American warships loom ominously on the horizon, a mysterious ronin emerges as a pivotal figure in a high-stakes political chess match between the Shogunate's fading power and the rising tide of imperial ambition. Shinoda weaves a tale of loyalty, betrayal, and moral ambiguity, where every shadowed alley and whispered conversation could spell doom. With cinematography that captures the era's stark beauty and tension, this film immerses viewers in a world where honor is currency and survival demands ruthless precision.
Tetsuro Tamba delivers a standout performance as the enigmatic ronin, supported by the magnetic presence of Eiji Okada and Eitarō Ozawa in a story that blends historical intrigue with deeply personal stakes. The film's exploration of power dynamics and the cost of ambition resonates just as sharply today as it did in the 19th century, making *Assassination* (1964) a timeless study of human nature under pressure.
