The Tragedy of Bushido

A 16-year-old youth is ordered to commit ritual suicide to follow his deceased lord into death and preserve the honor of his clan. His elder brother's wife, who has raised him as if he were her own child, asks her husband for permission to spend a single night with the young man and teach him the pleasures of the flesh, out of motherly mercy. However, the following day, an official decree is issued to ban suicide through fidelity...

Release Date

November 30, 1960

Status

Released

Original Title

武士道無残

Runtime

1h 14min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

Shochiku