The epic battles between the Heike and Genji (Taira and Minamoto clans) take centerstage as the defeated leader of the Genji, Minamoto Yoritomo resolves to end his clan's exile and avenge the brutal loss in December, 1159 as they had fought under the white banner of the Emperor, while the Taira fought under their red flags in a battle to the death. The fight only took one day, with the Genji suffering utter defeat which led to their exile. His father, Yoshitomo, took responsibility for the loss and rather than live in humiliation, he decides to commit suicide with all his sons following him. However, the bravest warrior among them, Yoritomo stands tall and declares that he will not kill himself, but rather will fight to restore the clan.
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A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji Cast
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Haruo Tanaka
He was 49, 79 years old when he died
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Eiji Okada
He was 40, 75 years old when he died
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Masao Mishima
He was 55, 67 years old when he died
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Hiroko Sakuramachi
She was 23, now 86 years old
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Shinnosuke Ogata
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Mikijiro Hira
He was 27, 82 years old when he died
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Shôji Yasui
He was 32, now 95 years old
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Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
He was 59, 68 years old when he died
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Shin Tokudaiji
He was 50, 84 years old when he died
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Denjirō Ōkōchi
He was 63, 64 years old when he died
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Hashizo Okawa
He was 32, 55 years old when he died
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Kusuo Abe
He was 50, 55 years old when he died
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Sonosuke Sawamura
He was 42, 60 years old when he died
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A Young Warrior on Mount Fuji Crew
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Tadashi Sawashima as Director. He was 34 (91) years old when He died
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Directing |
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Seiichi Suzuki as Original Music Composer. He was 15 (3) years old when He died
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