Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro
1972, Japanese. Directed by Sadao Nakajima.
Kogarashi Monjiro is a lone samurai who agrees to take responsibility for a murder that his friend committed so that he can stay with his dying mother, with the expectation that his friend will confess and get him pardoned once she dies. Monjiro is sentenced to an island for prisoners. When he discovers that his friend's mother has died over a year ago, Monjiro seeks to escape with a group of prisoners in order to get his revenge.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 21 June 1972
- Original title
- 木枯し紋次郎
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Sadao Nakajima
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Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro: quick answers
What comes after Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro?
Next in the series: Kogarashi Monjiro 2: Secret of Monjiro's Birth (1972) and Kogarashi Monjirō Returns (1993).
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How long is Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro?
Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro on?
Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 June 1972. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro?
If you liked Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro, try Lupin the Third: Jigen's Gravestone, The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn't Kill, Sister Street Fighter.
Who directed Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro?
Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro (1972) was directed by Sadao Nakajima and stars Bunta Sugawara, Gorō Ibuki, Tsunehiko Watase.