The Abe Clan
Overview
“19 vassals of Lord Hosokawa ask permission to commit harakiri with him, as a demonstration of their loyalty. Only Yaichiemon Abe is refused permission, forced instead into the vassalage of his lord’s successor. Humiliated and derided, Yaichiemon eventually commits harakiri without permission. His eldest son is then punished for Yaichiemon’s suicide, and when he resists, is sentenced to death. The entire Abe clan rebels upon the son’s execution, and the clan is annihilated.” --Alan Poul, Japan Society
About The Abe Clan (1938)
Released in 1938, The Abe Clan is a history and drama film from Toho Eiga (Japan). It was directed by Hisatora Kumagai and written by Hisatora Kumagai. The cast is led by Kan'emon Nakamura, Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Shizue Yamagishi, Masako Tsutsumi and Emitaro Ichikawa. With a runtime of 1h 49m, the film averages 7.0/10 across 1 TMDB ratings.
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