Taboo

Name: Taboo
Director: Nagisa Ōshima
Genre: Drama, History, Thriller
Released: 1999
Duration: 1 h 40 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda, Tadanobu Asano, Yōichi Sai, Shinji Takeda

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19991h 40m6.6(128 votes)

DramaHistoryThriller

Synopsis

Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering on a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to…

Taboo (1999) is a drama, history, and thriller film directed by Nagisa Ōshima. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda, and Tadanobu Asano. The film runs for 1 hour 40 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 128 votes.

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Director

Nagisa Ōshima

Cast

Takeshi Kitano

Toshizo Hijikata

Ryuhei Matsuda

Sozaburo Kano

Tadanobu Asano

Hyozo Tashiro

Yōichi Sai

Isami Kondo

Shinji Takeda

Okita Sōji

Susumu Terajima

Spy

Tomorowo Taguchi

Samurai Tojiro Yuzawa

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Where can I watch Taboo?

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Who stars in Taboo?

Taboo stars Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda, Tadanobu Asano, and Yōichi Sai, and was directed by Nagisa Ōshima.

How long is Taboo?

Taboo has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.

When did Taboo come out?

Taboo was released in 1999.

What genre is Taboo?

Taboo is a drama, history, and thriller film.

Is Taboo worth watching?

Taboo holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.