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Film · 1989

Rikyu

Directed by Hiroshi Teshigara · starring Nakamura Shido

  • 2 h 15 min
  • Drama · History
  • Japan

Synopsis

Sen-no Rikyu, a Buddhist priest, brought the art of the tea ceremony to perfection four centuries ago. Living is one of the most turbulent moments in Japanese history, Rikyu gained unexpected political influence as the confidant and cultural mentor to the powerful warlord, Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Rikyu's relationship with Hideyoshi is a story that has taken on epic proportions in Japanese cultural history.

The essentials

Runtime
135 min2 hours and 15 minutes
How long is Rikyu?
2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes).
Who directed Rikyu?
Hiroshi Teshigara.
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