Movie·1938·1h 49m
The Abe Clan
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7.0HistoryDrama
Synopsis
â19 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 lordâs successor. Humiliated and derided, Yaichiemon eventually commits harakiri without permission. His eldest son is then punished for Yaichiemonâs suicide, and when he resists, is sentenced to death. The entire Abe clan rebels upon the sonâs execution, and the clan is annihilated.â --Alan Poul, Japan Society
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