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Raise the Castle!

Original title: Chikujô seyo!
  • 20092009
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h
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6.4/10
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Chikujô seyo! (2009)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Three men are possessed by the spirits of ancient samurai determined to build their master's castle, even if they must use cardboard.Three men are possessed by the spirits of ancient samurai determined to build their master's castle, even if they must use cardboard.Three men are possessed by the spirits of ancient samurai determined to build their master's castle, even if they must use cardboard.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
29
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  • Director
    • Yo Kohatsu
  • Writers
    • Yo Kohatsu(original story)
    • Hitoshi Hamagashira(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ainosuke Kataoka
    • Hana Ebise
    • Tôru Emori
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  • Director
    • Yo Kohatsu
  • Writers
    • Yo Kohatsu(original story)
    • Hitoshi Hamagashira(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ainosuke Kataoka
    • Hana Ebise
    • Tôru Emori
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    • 3User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Ainosuke Kataoka
    Hana Ebise
    Tôru Emori
    Kai Atô
    Tomoko Fujita
    Takashi Tsumura
    Eri Fuse
    Eri Fuse
    Haruo Furuya
    Mitsuko Hoshi
    Masayuki Kizu
    Shûzô Mitamura
      Yûko Nishimaru
      Hiroshi Ohmori
      Shinya Ono
      Hiroko Sonoda
      • Director
        • Yo Kohatsu
      • Writers
        • Yo Kohatsu(original story) (screenplay)
        • Hitoshi Hamagashira(screenplay)
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      The samurai lord, Ondaiji, travels 400 years to fulfill his dream of raising a castle. He finds an understanding professor, dim town officials, a mysterious old lady, and happy-go-lucky tramps who suggest the best material for the castle is cardboard. Cardboard? What will he do with his shachihoko? —Anonymous
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        • Comedy
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        • Not Rated
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      I haven't seen this movie but here's some important info...
      Usually it's a good idea to watch a movie before reviewing it. But after spending all morning researching this obscure film, I figured I'd share the info I've found even though I haven't picked up the DVD yet.

      First and most obvious, Akira Kurosawa did NOT direct this film. I'm guessing you know that already. But you'd be surprised at how much misinformation there is when you google the UPC code for this DVD (891514001030).

      Second, as IMDb correctly states, the full version is 2 hrs long. But that DVD is currently only available in Japan. The international version you're probably considering watching is the 59 minute short film made in 2005 and shown at various film festivals. That's the only version for sale on Amazon, distributed by Cinema Epoch and released on Apr 10, 2007.

      The 2 hr version was released in 2009 by some distributor whose name I don't know because I can't read Japanese. I'll try to post their website here and hope IMDb will allow it...

      aitech.ac.jp/~tikujo/

      I've heard the full version is wonderful. The chopped version is OK, I'm told, but seems incomplete and rushed. I think I'll wait for the real deal myself. Good luck!
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      • Release date
        • June 20, 2009 (Japan)
      • Country of origin
        • Japan
      • Language
        • Japanese
      • Also known as
        • 築城せよ!
      • Production companies
        • Heisei Project
        • Aichi Institute of Technology
        • Soy Sauce Entertainment
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      • Runtime
        2 hours
      • Color
        • Color
      • Sound mix
        • Dolby Digital
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.85 : 1

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