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Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku

1961·Movie
1h 31min
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
IMDb7.5

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High energy.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

History

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition5

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About

The story of two young men whose ambition is to become the personal bodyguards to the Shogun's uncle, Lord Mito Komon. Portrayed by a pair of up and coming stars, Sasaki Sukesaburo (Matsukata), the son of a widower and Atsumi Kakunoshin (Kitaoji), whose mother is a widow find themselves constantly in trouble and are forced to become two of the most powerful fighters in all Japan. The stories about Mito Komon and his travels througout Japan are many, but this is one that had yet to be told. The struggles of Suke-san and Kaku-san faced in order to join the Elder in his quest to fight against injustice and corruption during the samurai era.
Samurai EraMartial Arts ActionHistorical AdventureJustice & CorruptionComing-of-Age StoryJapanese CultureClassic TaleFriendship & Loyalty

Crew

Directed by:
Tadashi Sawashima
Written by:
Yoshio Shirasaka, Tadashi Sawashima
Composed by:
Masaru Satō, Hiroo Nozu

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku?

1 h 31 min

Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is Lord Mito: Struggle of Suke and Kaku in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.