Taking the Castle (1965) | Region-Free (Blu-Ray) | English Subtitles
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Title: Taking the Castle (1965)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Samurai
Plot Synopsis: Set in Japan during the final years of the Sengoku period, two skilled samurai warriors undertake a dangerous mission to capture a strategically important castle fortress controlled by an opposing clan. As they travel through hostile territory, they encounter a variety of allies who join their cause. Facing powerful enemies, political intrigue, and overwhelming odds, the warriors must rely on their courage, loyalty, and tactical abilities to complete their mission. Featuring elaborate battle sequences and historical drama, this samurai epic explores the conflicts and shifting allegiances of feudal Japan.
Cast and Crew
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Director: Toshio Masuda
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Writers: Toshio Masuda, Keiichirô Ryû
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Cast:
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Yūjirō Ishihara
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Jūshirō Konoe
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Tamao Nakamura
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IMDb: Taking the Castle (1965)
Reviews from Letterboxd
1. Frosty_Seafire — ★★★★
“Of all the major Japanese studios of the ’60s, Nikkatsu is the last you’d associate with a sprawling samurai epic. Yet that’s exactly what’s on offer with Taking the Castle, Toshio Masuda’s practically forgotten adaptation of Ryōtarō Shiba’s serialised novel.”
2. Chad Coxman
“First, I’ll say outright: this is an excellent film. I’m honestly surprised I’d never heard of it before, because you can feel the effort and craftsmanship that went into it. It has weight. It feels substantial.”
3. K1ik0o4r7ules — ★★★★★
“I am stunned at how good the movie ended up being. This film is nearly perfect in terms of action and pacing.”
4. flashdriverusak — ★★★★
“cool strategic war-type seven samura-core movie.”
5. Danchi Tsuma — ★★★★
“Nikkatsu was the oldest film studio in Japan but when you think of chanbara or Jidaigeki cinema you don’t usually associate that genre with the studio- particularly by the time this film was made.”
Meta Description: Taking the Castle (1965) is a Japanese samurai epic directed by Toshio Masuda, following two warriors and their allies on a dangerous mission to capture an enemy fortress amid the political conflicts and fierce battles of feudal Japan.
