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Availability: Special Order - We do not normally keep stock of this title onhand. Once you order it, we will order it from our supplier and ship it out to you. We do not bill you for Special Order items until they ship. You cannot cancel Special Order items after purchase. Director: Hiroshi Teshigahara Producer: Kazuyoshi Okuyama  ||  Ritsuo isobe  ||  Kyuemon Oda  ||  Hiroshi Teshigahara Released: 1989 [Japan] Genre: Drama Collections:  Platinum Classics Collection Keywords:  Japan / Japanese || Period || Suicide

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Plot:	Late in the 16th century, Hideyoshi is Japan's most powerful warlord. Rikyu, on the contrary, tempers his lord, helping him stay centered and avoid conflict. But when the Portuguese bring guns to Japan, Hideyoshi believes that he can conquer the world.
Overview:	Late in the 16th century, an aging Buddhist priest teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan's most powerful warlord. Rikyu, on the contrary, through the tea ceremony and floral arrangements, tempers his lord, helping Hideyoshi focus on a single flower or the shape of a cup. But when the Portuguese bring guns to Japan, Hideyoshi believes that he can conquer the world. When Rikyu raises doubts about invading China, Hideyoshi demands Rikyu to commit hara-kiri.
Cast:	Rentaro Mikuni  ||  Tsutomu Yamazaki  ||  Yoshiko Mita  ||  Kyoko Kishida  ||  Tanie Kitabayashi  ||  Sayaka Yamaguchi  ||  Ryo Tamura  ||  Koshiro Matsumoto  ||  Kichiemon Nakamura  ||  Yasosuke Bando  ||  Akira Kubo  ||  Keishi Arashi  ||  Hisashi Igawa  ||  Ichiro Zaitsu  ||  Hideo Kanze  ||  Masao Imafuku (Click any actor to search for more of their movies!)
Running Time:	135 mins. (approx.)
Languages:	Japanese
Subtitles:	ENGLISH, Chinese
Distributor:	Panorama Entertainment  [A Hong Kong-Based Distributor]
Rating:	UN - "Unrated. This film has not been rated by the review board."
Features:	Full Screen Stereo Director's Biography & Filmography Collectible Handbill With In-Depth Production Notes