The Floating Castle

– In the year 1590, the mighty warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi is close to fulfilling his ambition of unify..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.40 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 24 Minutes
Release Year:
2012
Original Name:
のぼうの城
The Floating Castle (2012) - Also known as のぼうの城

In the year 1590, the mighty warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi is close to fulfilling his ambition of unifying all of Japan under his banner when he comes across unexpected resistance in the form of a floating fortress known as Oshi Castle. Narita Nagachika, a frivolous hedonistic fellow and unlikely candidate for the position of rebel general, finds himself in charge of defending the castle. His odds? An army of 500 men to combat Toyotomi Hideyoshi's army of 20,000.

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Genre:

The Floating Castle (2012) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Nov 2012

Language:

Japanese

Director:

Shinji Higuchi, Isshin Inudô

Writer:

Ryô Wada (based on the novel by), Ryô Wada (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Takayuki Yamada, Mana Ashida, Takehiro Hira, Honami Suzuki

Plot:

In the year 1590, powerful daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi nears his plan to unify all of Japan, but he comes across a floating fortress known as Oshi Castle. Narita Nagachika must use his army to defend the castle.

Awards:

1 win & 12 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.4/10