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Rikyu

19892h 15mHiroshi Teshigahara
IMDb 7.1

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Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.

Drama
JapanTraditionTeaBiographyHistoricalJidaigekiSengoku PeriodOld MenSen No Rikyū

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Frequently asked questions

What is Rikyu (1989) about?

Late in the 1500s, an aging tea master teaches the way of tea to a headstrong Shogun. Through force of will and courageous fighting, Hideyoshi becomes Japan’s most powerful warlord, unifying the country.

Who stars in Rikyu?

Rikyu stars Rentaro Mikuni (Rikyu), Yoshiko Mita (Riki's Wife), Tsutomu Yamazaki (Hideyoshi Toyotomi), Kyôko Kishida (Wife), Tanie Kitabayashi (Mother). The film was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.

How long is Rikyu?

Rikyu has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1989.

Is Rikyu worth watching?

Rikyu holds an IMDb rating of 7.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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