Based on the historical novel “The Bloody Journal Of The Shinsengumi” by Shiba Ryutaro this is the best, most complete history of that brutal group of political assassins yet.
The story is told through the eyes of Hijikata Toshizo, the second in command, and in effect the group’s conscience. The film TABOO was made from one of the chapters in this novel, "The Lad With Bangs". Great history, and exciting action.
Much of the elaborate period detail and personal storylines are bypassed, making this version more an action adventure, which is more exciting because of the faster pace.
Starring: Watari Tetsuya, Murakami Hiroaki, Nakamura Shunsuke, Amami Yuki
1998 - JAPANESE with ENGLISH SUBTITLES - Color - Full Screen - Approx. 8 Hours Running Time
