The Tale of Himeji Castle
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A young samurai dares to approach a castle mistress as he searches for an escaped falcon, a crime punishable by death, but escapes with his life. He is forced to return to the castle by the dying light, but the mistress has become fascinated with him...
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Tamasaburō Bandō V
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Tamasaburō Bandō V Director · Izumi Kyōka Author 唯是震一 Composer
First release September 9, 1995 · Produced in Japan · Original title 天守物語
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Shochiku
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Japan
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Original title
天守物語
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · September 9, 1995
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