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53% Critic Match
Hawk of the North
“The story of Date Masamune, also known as the One-Eyed Dragon, one of the great Warlords during Japan's period of civil wars.”
5.3 / 10• 1959• 1h 27m•NR• Japanese
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Storyline
During the latter part of the 16th Century, Japan's Warring States era was coming to a close. After crushing almost all of his enemies, Date Masamune aka the "Hawk of the North" sets his eyes on Hatakeyama's lands. The young warlord is about to face his greatest challenge.
Cast & Crew
Kinnosuke Nakamura
Date Masamune
Lead
Keiko Okawa
Princess Mego
Yoshiko Sakuma
Chiyo
Isao Yamagata
Yoshitsugu Hatakeyama
Denjirō Ōkōchi
Kansuke
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Date Terumune
Eiji Okada
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Jun Usami
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What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Toshikazu Kono's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Hawk of the North is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
