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The Christian Revolt
6.7 / 10• 1962• 1h 41m•NR• Japanese
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Storyline
In Tokugawa-era (1637) Shimabara, oppressed peasant Christians revolt against the shogunate with the aid of charismatic Christian rebel leader Shiro Amakusa.
Cast & Crew
Hashizo Ōkawa
Amakusa Shiro Tokisada
Lead
Ryutaro Otomo
Shinbei Oka
Rentaro Mikuni
Uemonsaku
Satomi Oka
Sakura
Sayuri Tachikawa
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Minoru Chiaki
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Mikijiro Hira
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Chōichirō Kawarasaki
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nagisa Ōshima's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Christian Revolt is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
