Heaven and Earth (1990 film)


Heaven and Earth is a 1990 Japanese film, directed by Haruki Kadokawa and starring Enoki Takaaki, Tsugawa Masahiko, Asano Atsuko, Zaizen Naomi and Nomura Hironobu. The film was released in Japan in June 1990, and an English version was released in North America in 1991.
Ken Watanabe was originally cast in the role of Kenshin but had to pull out due to his severe illness.

Plot summary

Set in feudal Japan, the daimyō Kagetora must protect his lands and his people from the ambitions of the warlord Takeda.
Kagetora is also known as Uesugi Kenshin. In the film, Kagetora must defend his province of Echigo against Takeda Shingen. The famous battles include the Battle of Kawanakajima.

Cast

Heaven and Earth was the number one Japanese film on the domestic market in 1990, earning ¥5.05 billion in distribution income., the film has grossed a total of in Japan.