The Forbidden Castle
1959, Japanese. Directed by Yasushi Sasaki.
From an original story by Shibata Renzaburo, the novelist who created such classics as: the "Nemuri Kyoshiro" series (Son of the Black Mass), "Destiny’s Son" etc. comes the complex story exploring the mystery behind why Ino Morimasa betrayed his sworn brother Ishida Mitsunari, thus leading to the defeat of the Toyotomi at the Battle of Sekigahara. Starring Nakamura Kinnosuke in one of the strongest performances of his career as Ino's estranged son seeking justice. Originally known as "The Forbidden Castle".
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 24 February 1959
- Original title
- 美男城
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masashige Narusawa
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The Forbidden Castle runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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The Forbidden Castle isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 February 1959. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Forbidden Castle?
The Forbidden Castle (1959) was directed by Yasushi Sasaki and stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Keiko Okawa, Satomi Oka.