The Christian Revolt

Synopsis

In Tokugawa-era (1637) Shimabara, oppressed peasant Christians revolt against the shogunate with the aid of charismatic Christian rebel leader Shiro Amakusa.

Director

Nagisa Ōshima

Written by

Toshirō Ishidō

Music

Riichirō Manabe

Studio

Toei Company

Released

21 March 1962

Genres

Drama, History, War