Review of Samurai Rebellion (1967) by Keiko A — 09 Jul 2011

Another class samurai film from Kobayashi. Liked this just a little bit less than 'Harakiri'. It's slightly similar to that film in the sense that both are condemning the stupidity of rigid rules that don't really mean anything. In this case, a cast out courtesan is married to a low-level vassal, and is then requested back after the lord's heir dies and her child is now heir to his position. Why? Because the lord changed his mind and said so, that's why.

Isaburo (Toshiro Mifune), touched by the love between the courtesan and his son in stark contrast with his loveless marriage, defies all requests to return her. The situation escalates until finally...shit gets real. The finale is awesome.

This is a definite watch for samurai fans.