The Kuroda Affair (Kuroda sodo) 68 years old

This adaptation of a Hideji Hojo novel, about the historical uprising of the Kuroda clan in 1633, is told through the eyes of retainer, Daizen. As his clan’s new leader, Tadayuki, becomes increasingly militant in his opposition to the Tokugawa shogunate, Daizen is forced to reconcile his loyalty to the clan with his loyalty to Tadayuki, who seems dead set on entangling the clan in destructive conflict. The Kuroda Affair’s mise-en-scène is said to have influenced future Toei director Eiichi Kudo. The film also features two of the greatest stars of Japanese period cinema, Chiezo Kataoka and Ryutaro Otomo.

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The Kuroda Affair Cast

Name	Character
Chiezō Kataoka He was 52, 80 years old when he died
Ryūtarō Ōtomo He was 44, 73 years old when he died

The Kuroda Affair Crew

Name	Department
Hajime Takaiwa as Writer. He was 45 (89) years old when He died	Writing
Sadaji Yoshida as Director of Photography.	Camera
Tomu Uchida as Director. He was 57 (72) years old when He died	Directing