Mask of the Moon
Seen it?1961 | 89 min | Action, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans. If you loved Beast, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
Young swordsman, Tsukigata Hanpeita, longs for the day when rival clans cease their struggles for power and put an end to meaningless feudal wars. When he is appointed to oversee the Choshu Clan, he takes it upon himself to work towards the peace that he has dreamed about. With his affectionate personality and compassion for life, Hanpeita’s popularity grows among the people, making him a threat to those thirsty for conflict and power. A betrayal by those closest to him leaves Hanpeita caught in a trap that could ultimately cost him his life.
How it earned its rating
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
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- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
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Cast & crew
Directed by Masahiro Makino
- Hashizo Ōkawa
- Jūshirō Konoe
- Satomi Oka
- Michiko Nishizaki
- Kyoko Aoyama
- Mikijiro Hira
- Sentarō Fushimi
- Kusuo Abe
- Shin Tokudaiji
- Eijirō Kataoka