In masaki kobayashis samurai rebellion, a formerly loyal bushido warrior revolts against his tyrannical lord when the royals claim his unwilling daughterinlaw as a mistress. Samurai rebellion, which was simply titled rebellion when it played the new york film festival a few years ago, is as extreme a samurai film as ive seen in both senses the ethics and the violence, and one of the best. The film is so concerned with family life that in japan it was released in 1967 as rebellion. The mother of a feudal lords only heir is kidnapped away from her husband by the lord. Samurai rebellion is also viewed as a family drama with many displayed emotions and connections. The human condition, harakiri, samurai rebellion, come on. It comes with good liner notes from expert donald richie and a short excerpt from a 1993 interview with the director. Samurai dvds are coming out by the bushel, but the swordplay films of the maker of kwaidan, masaki kobayashi are in a class by themselves. Inn of evil, inochi bonifuro is a 1971 japanese film directed by masaki kobayashi. Toshiro mifune spends the first half of the film in a state of impacted emotion, as a. Mifune toshiro in kobayashi masaki classic movie samurai rebellion aka joiuchi. Samurai rebellion 1967 samurai rebellion 1967 user.
Read the full synopsis of samurai rebellion, 1967, directed by masaki kobayashi, with toshiro mifune, takeshi kato, yoko tsukasa, at turner classic movies. This thought then inevitably led to the realization that it had been ages since i had seen a film so well crafted in a movie theater. About twenty minutes into it i thought who the hell directed this movie it is brilliant and yet not at all what i expected. Another splendid samurai film from masaki kobayashi. The film is based on hairyozuma shimatsu by yasuhiko takiguchi. Samurai rebellion 1967 drama, martial arts toshiro mifune, go. It tells the story of an aging swordsman named isaburo sasahara toshiro mifune who during a time of peace 1725 1727 decide to retire and leaves the command of the family to his elder son, suga. Samurai rebellion 1967 drama, martial arts toshiro mifune. The mpaa adopts a new logo, which is still used today. When samurai rebellion premiered, on may 27, 1967, the original japanese title was joiuchihairyo tsuma shimatsu, which means something like rebellionreceive the wife. The films commentary on social and political power dynamics still resonates today. The political and cultural tumult of the early 1960s shook japan as it did the rest of the world. The tension in samurai rebellion is generated by deep passions imprisoned within a rigid social order. Overview full credits full synopsis notes music screenplay info original print info genre keywords.
The films severe, formal beauty is complemented by takemitsus score, which draws on the colorful sounds of traditional japanese instruments. Samurai rebellion 1967 guarda il film italiano duration. Samurai rebellion 1967 is in fact a great movie, a masterpiece. In august criterion presented us with his superior harakiri and now comes back with the directors samurai rebellion, a stunning emotional achievement. Subgenres samurai film, period film release date jun 3, 1967. Previously populated by heroic samurai, selfsacrificing ronin, and historical figures who exemplified noble japanese virtues, the genre began. As extreme a samurai film as ive seen in both senses the ethics and the violence, and one of the best. However, that doesnt deny the presence of action especially at the end. When samurai rebellion premiered, on may 27, 1967, the original japanese title was joiuchihairyo tsuma shimatsu, which means something like rebellion receive the wife. A father, son and a young woman unexpectedly find their individuality after living a life of conformity in japans edo period. My new favorite samurai movie which i guess kind of makes it my new favorite film.
Samurai rebellion really should be mentioned right up there with kurosawas greats. Samurai rebellion 1967 with english sub titles during peace in 1725, aging swordsman isaburo is living a henpecked life when his clan lord requests that isaburos son marry the lords mistress, with whom hes displeased, even though shes born him a son. Fortunately, for those who have discovered what this movie has to offer, they know full well what others are missing. Samurai rebellion is a 1967 japanese jidaigeki film directed by masaki kobayashi. However he has overshadowed at least for the occidental movie fan a lot of other japanese directors from this period of the 60s. Masaki kobayashis 1967 masterpiece is not a samurai action film but rather a samurai drama revolving around three lives.
Tatsuya nakadai in samurai rebellion 1967 toshiro mifune and tatsuya nakadai in. It is a rare samurai drama that is bursting with energy and violence and yet at its heart, is a poignant morality play. Oct 27, 2008 mifune toshiro in kobayashi masaki classic movie samurai rebellion aka joiuchi. For more information about samurai rebellion, visit the criterion collection. Chanbara is a subcategory of jidaigeki, which equates to period drama. Samurai rebellion is timeless but definitely a product of the times and fits in rather nicely with the films of 1967. A heartfelt action film that is eloquent and haunting in its reflections on the abuse of powers by the ruling class. The film set during the tokugawa shogunate and is about a tavern in edo which smugglers use as a base of operations. Another powerful film from director masaki kobayashi which, like its predecessor hara kiri, critically examines twentieth century japanese society, particularly in the lead up to ww2, from the vantage point of the 16 and 1700s. At the end of it all, it does tend to make you miserable, but that is obviously, a merit. July 15 seven arts productions acquire substantially all the assets and business of warner bros. Hollywood honors japanese samurai actor toshiro mifune. Samurai rebellion 1967 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or. It is obvious that it will end in violence, but the violence is a long time coming. Samurai rebellion received a roadshow release in japan on 27 may 1967 where it was distributed by toho. This title was intended, says the critic donald richie, to attract women moviegoers who traditionally avoided samurai films. It somehow feels specifically situated while simultaneously timeless and universal. Samurai rebellion 1967 directed by masaki kobayashi. August bonnie and clyde, starring warren beatty, faye dunaway, and gene hackman, premieres. I had seen harakiri previously and was truly amazed by how profound and intense that movie was. The husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the. Toshiro mifune stars as isaburo sasahara, an aging swordsman living a quiet life until his clan lord orders that his son marry the lords mistress, who has recently displeased the ruler. Masaki kobayashi is my favorite japanese director next to kurosawa, at times even surpassing the latter. Close range full movie free scott adkins action duration.
In the mind of its director, masaki kobayashi, its only title was rebellion. Janus films is proud to present a touring retrospective spanning abbas kiarostamis nearly fivedecade career. Samurai rebellion is a paradigm of social commentary in the samurai genre, a brilliant epic with a message about love, dissent, and justice. Samurai rebellion 1967 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. At the moment i would say masaki kobayashi is the greatest director of all time. Samurai rebellion the second offlist movie of 1967 is samurai rebellion by masaki kobayashi, recommended to me by bea at flickers in time. The characters and drama in this one are so good that the storys eventual reversion to a normal sword. Affirming human dignity samurai rebellion, 1967 by andrea grunert february 9, 2017 leave a comment masaki kobayashis whole oeuvre is marked by his lifelong preoccupation with the complex relationship between the individual and society, the longing for freedom, and the struggle against oppression. Samurai rebellion is one of the best films ive ever seen. Samurai rebellion 1967 drama, martial arts toshiro. It also contains the most touching romantic story ive ever seen in any samurai film. Samurai rebellion 1967 masaki kobayashi releases allmovie. This is a period piece taking place in the middle of the shogun period 18 th century, a time where japan was totally dominated by the feudal relationships between masters and vassals. Bunt samurai rebellion 1967 polski dubbing haye mina.
The film was adapted from the novel fukagawa anarakutei transl. Tcm messageboards post your comments here add your comment. The lives and films of akira kurosawa and toshiro mifune full. One of this director is masaki kobayashi and one of his movie that has been forgotten is joiuchi. It is a film of grace, beauty and fierce ethical debate, the story of a decision in favor of romance and against the samurai code. Standing out in both kobayashis career and samurai cinema more broadly, samurai rebellion is a rare treat. The film is included on roger eberts great movies list. Rent samurai rebellion 1967 starring toshiro mifune and yoko tsukasa on dvd and bluray. Watch samurai rebellion full movie berry smba on dailymotion. Jun 21, 2014 samurai rebellion has much in common with its non conformist, anti establishment peers of the time such as hombre, bonnie and clyde and cool hand luke. Overview of samurai rebellion, 1967, directed by masaki kobayashi, with toshiro mifune, takeshi kato, yoko tsukasa, at turner classic movies. Daisuke ito and masahiro makino were central to the development of samurai films in the silent and prewar eras akira kurosawa is the best known to western audiences, and similarly has directed the samurai films best known in the west. Mifune toshiro in kobayashi masaki classic movie samurai rebellion aka joi uchi.
Sep 08, 2014 samurai rebellion 1967 drama, martial arts toshiro mifune, go kato. Death of a samurai might reasonably lead you to expect an orgy of violence. The film was released by toho international with englishsubtitles and a 120minute running time in december 1967. He directed seven samurai, rashomon, throne of blood, yojimbo and many others. Rent samurai rebellion 1967 on dvd and bluray netflix. Chanbara, also commonly spelled chambara, meaning sword fighting movies, denotes the japanese film genre called samurai cinema in english and is roughly equivalent to western cowboy and swashbuckler films. A father, son and a young woman unexpectedly find their individuality after living a. Director masaki kobayashis samurai rebellion is the gripping story of a. Japanese filmmakers responded to the changing times by disguising themes of dissent in the traditional form of the swordplay film, or chanbara. Le film samurai rebellion 1967 vostfr admin 20170421t18. Ultimately, this might go a longer way towards explaining the craft of the film. No one could seethe better than mifune, but what gives the movie equal. If you are looking for a cathartic, emotionally draining film experience, you simply cannot miss samurai rebellion.
In notes which accompany the criterion collection edition japanese film expert donald. This series includes new restorations, undertaken by the criterion collection and mk2, of the koker trilogy, taste of cherry, the wind will carry us, and rarely screened shorts and documentaries. Le film samurai rebellion 1967 vostfr film complet. He had a long association with toshiro mifune arguably. The tohoscope film was coproduced by its star mifune. This 1967 masaki kobayashi film is only tangentially about samurai. Not rated 2h 8min drama december 1967 usa the mother of a feudal lords only heir is kidnapped away from her husband by the lord. At the same time, the movie is distinctly japanese. Movies online toshiro mifune stars as isaburo sasahara, an aging swordsman living a quiet life until his clan lord orders that his son marry the lords mistress, who has recently displeased the ruler. In america, the film was retitled samurai rebellion, to attract martial arts fans. Samurai rebellion is just as thrilling, having terrific sword battle sequences as well as a very tragic story.
Drill down to the services you have and pick a movie, complete with a link to rogers writing on that movie note. Bunt samurai rebellion 1967 polski dubbing youtube. There are so many great shots from director masaki kobayashi and cinematographer kazuo. Samurai rebellion is part of the films of japan series playing chicago this summer and will be at the world playhouse through wednesday, then it returns july 1718 at the three penny, by which time hopefully the pickets in front of that theater will have abandoned their naive conviction that anyone could get rich and rip off the. I had randomly picked it out to watch because of its title which implied a good rousing samurai film full of action and intrigue. The film received a wide theatrical release in japan on 3 june 1967. This is one of those rare flawless films and also stars mifune and nakadai. Samurai rebellion is a wellacted, brilliantly directed film about standing up against injustice that manages to tug firmly on ones heart strings without ever being cloying. In notes which accompany the criterion collection edition japanese film expert donald richie tells us that the title was designed to attract a western audience. Toshiro mifune celebrity profile check out the latest toshiro mifune photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Samurai rebellion has much in common with its non conformist, anti establishment peers of the time such as hombre, bonnie and clyde and cool hand luke. The bitter end of a bestowed wife is a 1967 film directed by masaki kobayashi, starring toshiro mifune and tatsuya nakadai. It is 1723, the edo period in japan, isaburo sasahara mifune is a vassal of the aizu clan. Find release information for samurai rebellion 1967 masaki kobayashi on allmovie.
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