The Abe Clan

Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The Plot

“19 vassals of Lord Hosokawa ask permission to commit harakiri with him, as a demonstration of their loyalty. Only Yaichiemon Abe is refused permission, forced instead into the vassalage of his lord’s successor. Humiliated and derided, Yaichiemon eventually commits harakiri without permission. His eldest son is then punished for Yaichiemon’s suicide, and when he resists, is sentenced to death. The entire Abe clan rebels upon the son’s execution, and the clan is annihilated.” --Alan Poul, Japan Society

Run Time

1h 49m

Original Title

阿部一族

Genre

History, Drama

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese

Official Release Date

March 1, 1938

Available Via

Theatrical Release

Toho Eiga
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