Forget any notions of epic warrior battles conjured by the title: the rebellion actually consists of an unthinkable (for the time) refusal to accede to a feudal lord's unfair proclamation. The film's story line is a clever and perceptive story, superbly told. And yes, the last 20 minutes
consist of Toshiro Mifune killing everyone in sight.
When concubine Ichi (Yoko Tsukasa) displeases Lord Matsudaira (Tatsuo Matsumura), she is shipped off to be married to a vassal, Yogoro (Tsuyoshi Kato)--much to the dismay of the vassal's family, the Sasahara. But Ichi is a good wife and a loyal family member, and she and Yogoro quickly fall in
love. Soon they have a baby girl...
Released:
1967
Rated:
n/a
Length:
81 mins