Honno-Ji in Flames

Synopsis

The plot is based on the novel "Akechi Samanosuke no Koi," the final work in a trilogy by Hiroshi Kato about the forced suicide of Oda Nobunaga at the temple Honnoji. Historically, the general Akechi Mitsuhide is credited with causing Nobunaga's downfall. Kato's novel focuses on Mitsuhide's nephew Samanosuke, who fought alongside his uncle during the assault on Honnoji.

Director

Tatsuo Ōsone

Written by

Kawakami Mitsuhachi

Music

Mitsuo Kato

Studio

Shochiku

Released

11 September 1960

Genres

Drama, History