Movie

The Great Shogunate Battle

1991 · 113 min

A solemn, sword-swinging succession drama that feels like a history lesson with sudden bursts of violence.

Overview: The early days of the Tokugawa shogunate are brought to light in this exciting historical tale of broken vows and violent swordplay. In an ambush the heir to the shogun’s seat is brutally cut down by those who hope to install the emperor’s 5th son as military leader of the nation.
How it feels: Tense, earnest, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Power, betrayal, politics, violence
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore. No sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: power
betrayal
politics
violence
loyalty
Places: None
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence strong
Sex none