Whirlwind (1964)

Whirlwind (1964)

1964-07-26 Japan 108 Min. PG-13
6.8 8 votes

Overview

Set at the end of the Siege of Osaka this film follows the exploits of several members of the defeated Toyotomi clan as they cope with the post battle chaos and the persecution of the Shogun's army. Five samurai decide on different fates when it becomes clear that their side is being destroyed. One wants to attack the enemy head on in a final honorable death. Another decides to commit hari-kiri but wants to find a glorious view to do it. His close friend, the "coward", just wants to run and give up the life of a samurai. The final two set their own castle on fire to garner favors from the enemy and therefore avert their own death during the massacre of all defeated soldiers as

Cast

三船敏郎 is Lord Akashi
Lord Akashi
平田昭彦 is Ryutaro Inoue
Ryutaro Inoue
水野久美 is The Witch
The Witch
星由里子 is Kozato
夏木陽介 is Kiyonosuke
Kiyonosuke
佐藤允 is Shuri Kusanagi
Shuri Kusanagi
草笛光子 is Kozato's Aunt
Kozato's Aunt
久我美子 is Kikusato
Kikusato