The Tragedy of Bushido (武士道無残) 63 years old

A 16-year-old youth is ordered to commit ritual suicide to follow his deceased lord into death and preserve the honor of his clan. His elder brother's wife, who has raised him as if he were her own child, asks her husband for permission to spend a single night with the young man and teach him the pleasures of the flesh, out of motherly mercy. However, the following day, an official decree is issued to ban suicide through fidelity...

Credits

The Tragedy of Bushido Cast

Name Character
Mutsuko Sakura She was 39, 83 years old when she died
Hizuru Takachiho She was 28, 83 years old when she died
Junichiro Yamashita
Fumio Watanabe He was 31, 74 years old when he died

The Tragedy of Bushido Crew

Name Department
Junichi Ôsumi as Art Direction. Art
Gin'ichi Kishimoto as Executive Producer. Production
The Tragedy of Bushido (63 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, November 30, 1960
  • Runtime: 74 minutes