Watch Restoration Fire (1961) Online

Megastar Kataoka Chiezo is Vice-commander Hijikata Toshizo of the Shinsengumi in this realistic tale of Japan’s inner battles that led to the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. Excellent performances and extremely good swordplay highlight this glimpse into the heart and soul of Japanese history. Although known as “Razor Blade” Hijikata, the vice-commander is a man of deep conviction with a little-known sense of humanity. Starting after the famed Ikedaya Incident, in which they saved Kyoto from Choshu’s plot to burn the city to ashes, they work hard to change the public’s view of them as merciless killers to their true mission of protecting the shogun. This is an extraordinary tale of blood and guts! From the pen of award winning author Shotaro Ikenami (Bandit Vs. Samurai, Hunter in the Dark, Misumi's The Last Samurai) Read More

Watch Restoration Fire online. Featuring Chiezō Kataoka and Chikage Awashima, Restoration Fire is classified as Drama and History genre movie with an average rating across the web of 7. It is available for streaming online in the UK The movie was filmed in Japan and was released on 1961. Restoration Fire was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda. Read Less