
Based on a popular play from 1947.
Directed by Hiromichi Horikawa, The King leans on a strong ensemble — Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuya Nakadai, Tamao Nakamura — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1973.
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The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to rescue her.
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