Taboo(1999)
“How am I insane?”
Overview
Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering around a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.
Director
Nagisa Ōshima
Studio
Oshima Productions
Cast
Takeshi Kitano
as Toshizo Hijikata
Ryuhei Matsuda
as Sozaburo Kano
Tadanobu Asano
as Hyozo Tashiro
Yōichi Sai
as Isami Kondo
Shinji Takeda
as Okita Sōji
Susumu Terajima
as Spy
Tomorowo Taguchi
as Samurai Tojiro Yuzawa
Yoji Tanaka
as Samurai executed by Kanô
Kei Satō
as Narrator (voice)
Jiro Sakagami
as
Eve Masatoh
as
Yoshiaki Fujiwara
as
Where to Watch
This movie is not yet available on streaming platforms. It may still be in theaters or awaiting a digital release.
Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.6 / 10
Production Companies
Oshima Productions • Shochiku • KADOKAWA Shoten
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Taboo?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Taboo (1999).
What is Taboo about?▼
Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering around a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.
Who directed Taboo?▼
Taboo was directed by Nagisa Ōshima and released in 1999. It is a drama, history, thriller film.
How long is Taboo?▼
Taboo has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Taboo?▼
The cast of Taboo includes Takeshi Kitano as Toshizo Hijikata, Ryuhei Matsuda as Sozaburo Kano, Tadanobu Asano as Hyozo Tashiro, Yōichi Sai as Isami Kondo, Shinji Takeda as Okita Sōji and more.
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