Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion

1958· 145 min★ 6.6·

During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of moral crisis and prepare to fight Mongol invaders by creating a new form of Buddhism. He runs afoul of the existing Buddhist sects and their government supporters and is persecuted. Can Nichiren persevere before the Mongol fleet reaches Japanese shores?

Cast: Kazuo Hasegawa, Raizō Ichikawa, Shintarō Katsu

Director: Kunio Watanabe