Rikyu


2h 15m 1989

Brief Synopsis

The Buddhist monk Sen-no Rikyu, tea master to the warrior Hideyoshi Toyotomi, is forced to commit hara-kiri after disagreeing with Toyotomi's plan to invade China.

Film Details

Genre
Biography
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1989

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 15m

Synopsis

The Buddhist monk Sen-no Rikyu, tea master to the warrior Hideyoshi Toyotomi, is forced to commit hara-kiri after disagreeing with Toyotomi's plan to invade China.

Film Details

Genre
Biography
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1989

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 15m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1990

Released in United States April 26, 1991

Released in United States February 1990

Released in United States February 8, 1991

Released in United States September 1989

Released in United States Winter January 18, 1991

Shown at Berlin Film Festival (Panorama) February 9-20, 1990.

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (in competition) September 1 & 2, 1989.

Released in United States 1990 (Shown at AFI/Los Angeles International Film Festival (Asian Cinema) April 19 - May 3, 1990.)

Released in United States Winter January 18, 1991

Released in United States February 1990 (Shown at Berlin Film Festival (Panorama) February 9-20, 1990.)

Released in United States February 8, 1991 (Los Angeles)

Released in United States April 26, 1991

Released in United States September 1989 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (in competition) September 1 & 2, 1989.)