Taboo
1999, Japanese. Directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
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Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering on a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 132 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Nagisa ŌshimaDirector
- Takeshi KitanoToshizo Hijikata
- Ryuhei MatsudaSozaburo Kano
- Tadanobu AsanoHyozo Tashiro
- Yōichi SaiIsami Kondo
- Shinji TakedaOkita Sōji
- Susumu TerajimaSpy
- Tomorowo TaguchiSamurai Tojiro Yuzawa
- Yoji TanakaSamurai executed by Kanô
- Kei SatōNarrator (voice)
- Jiro SakagamiCast
- Eve MasatohCast
- Yoshiaki FujiwaraCast
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1999
- Original title
- 御法度
- Country
- Japan, France, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Nagisa Ōshima
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Taboo: quick answers
Is Taboo worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 132 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Taboo?
Taboo runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Taboo have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Taboo. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Taboo suitable for kids?
Taboo is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Taboo?
If you liked Taboo, try Firebrand, Rage, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final.
Who directed Taboo?
Taboo (1999) was directed by Nagisa Ōshima and stars Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda, Tadanobu Asano.