Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion - 1958

During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of moral crisis and prepare to fight Mongol invaders by creating a new form of Buddhism. He runs afoul of the existing Buddhist sects and their government supporters and is persecuted. Can Nichiren persevere before the Mogol fleet reaches Japanese shores?

145min
1958
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.6/10

About Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion

Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion Overview

During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of moral crisis and prepare to fight Mongol invaders by creating a new form of Buddhism. He runs afoul of the existing Buddhist sects and their government supporters and is persecuted. Can Nichiren persevere before the Mogol fleet reaches Japanese shores?

Runtime: 145min

Extra details

Original Title: 日蓮と蒙古大襲来
Original Language: Japanese
Directed By: Kunio Watanabe
Production Companies
Daiei Film