Honno-Ji in Flames - 1960

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.

97min
1960
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.8/10

About Honno-Ji in Flames

Honno-Ji in Flames Overview

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.

Runtime: 97min

Extra details

Original Title: 敵は本能寺にあり
Original Language: Japanese
Directed By: Tatsuo Ôsone
Production Companies
Shochiku