The Fir Tree Remains

The Fir Tree Remains

1990 · 166 min · History, Drama, Action

The Fir Tree Remains | Yamamoto explores the life of Koi Harada, a man wrongfully branded a “traitor” in Japanese history. As the Date clan faces the threat of destruction from within and from the shogunate, Harada courageously steps forward, alone, to protect the family and its legacy. This powerful story of loyalty, honor, and strategy is sure to leave you on the edge of your seat. Don’t miss this emotional rollercoaster that unravels a pivotal moment in feudal Japan’s turbulent past.

Directed by Kōsaku Yamashita · Written by Shūgorō Yamamoto

Your Rating

Cast

Make it a double feature

4h 28m together

The Fir Tree Remains

Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler

Both from Kōsaku Yamashita.

More from Kōsaku YamashitaSee all →

The Marked ManThe Marked Man · 1968
The Marked Man
★ 10.01968
Movie
A man from Osaka comes up to Tokyo to fight gangsterism.
Bitter Tears of a Woman GamblerBitter Tears of a Woman Gambler · 1971
Bitter Tears of a Woman Gambler
★ 10.01971
MovieActionCrime
A traveling yakuza is sent to collect a debt owed by a man who was killed in the parlor where she dealt a game, setting in motion a chain of betrayals in a region rife with corruption.
A Yakuza Goes HomeA Yakuza Goes Home · 1970
A Yakuza Goes Home
★ 10.01970
MovieCrimeDrama
Shimamura & Mineko return to Kamagasaki in Osaka. In their return Shimamura quickly finds himself defending a lady in distress. During the skirmish he bumps into his old buddies who turns him on to the "new" goings on in town, Shimamura is angered to discover a Chinese triad organization has overthrown their gang, a situation they must reverse. Now he and the old gang finds themselves putting their lives on the line defending the honor of the "Yakuza Way", the locals of Osaka, even Japan!!
Return of the OutlawReturn of the Outlaw · 1968
Return of the Outlaw
★ 9.01968
MovieCrimeDrama
Second film of the Gokudo series starring Tomisaburô Wakayama
Brutal Tales of Chivalry 6Brutal Tales of Chivalry 6 · 1969
Brutal Tales of Chivalry 6
★ 9.01969
MovieDramaAction
This is the sixth film in the Brutal Tales of Chivalry series
Samurai GeishaSamurai Geisha · 1969
Samurai Geisha
★ 7.51969
MovieDramaCrime
Popular geisha Shinji (Fuji Junko) must defy a gang who plot to steal a lucrative coal business from struggling miners during the turbulent Meiji Era. A stellar all-star cast, a thrilling story, and Takakura Ken's violent swordplay, make this a classic Yakuza movie!
Japan's Top GangsterJapan's Top Gangster · 1973
Japan's Top Gangster
★ 7.01973
MovieActionCrime
A boy born in a poor village in Tokushima spends his days idly until a chance meeting sets him on the road to becoming boss of Japan's largest gang. This epic film is the first part of greatest true-life series based on autobiography of the Yamaguchi-gumi's third leader, Taoka Kazuo.
Fugitive ScoundrelFugitive Scoundrel · 1970
Fugitive Scoundrel
★ 7.01970
MovieActionCrime
Gokudo goes politics. Gray-haired Bin Amatsu has Wakayama assist a politician, meaning trashing the opponent. But of course the opponent has a pretty daughter to have a crush on. Enter protective Bunta Sugawara and Gokudo’s gotta settle for a cheaper Toei nude actress.
The Biggest GambleThe Biggest Gamble · 1969
The Biggest Gamble
★ 7.01969
MovieCrimeDrama
When Honjo is selected as Kansai district's chairman, Iwasa of the rival gang asks Itsuki to do everything possible to have Honjo step down, which puts Itsuki between a rock and a hard place.
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the SamuraiBushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai · 1963
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai
★ 6.71963
MovieHistoryDrama
After a salary-man's fiancée attempts suicide, he recounts his gruesome family history which saw generations of his ancestors suffer and sacrifice themselves for the sake of their cruel lords.
The Tattooed HitmanThe Tattooed Hitman · 1974
The Tattooed Hitman
★ 6.21974
MovieDramaAction
The most dangerous hired gun in Kyushu's underworld has managed to trigger a vicious gang war, and now, there's a contract on his life. Though nobody is more skilled in the arts of dealing death, can the tattooed hitman fend off the entire Japanese mafia as he searches for the man who wants him dead?
A Lively GeishaA Lively Geisha · 1970
A Lively Geisha
★ 6.21970
MovieDramaCrime
Young geisha Koshizu's wish of reuniting with the man, Yukichi, who helped her ten years ago comes true. When she learns of the trouble Yukichi's business is facing, she stands ready to come to his aid, and thus repay a debt that's long overdue.
Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling RoomRed Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room · 1969
Red Peony Gambler: Biographies of a Gambling Room
★ 6.21969
MovieActionDrama
Oryu the Red Peony, a wandering female yakuza on a soul-searching journey after the death of her father. After collecting her sickly follower from jail, she is taken in by a fishing village. Feeling indebted to their generosity, she stays to work for the village and promises to leave her yakuza ways behind. When a dispute breaks out for the gambling rights to a local festival, the villagers are harassed by a gang of thugs. When the harassment turns violent, Oryu must decide wither to keep her promise or protect the villagers.
The Man Who Assassinated RyomaThe Man Who Assassinated Ryoma · 1987
The Man Who Assassinated Ryoma
★ 6.01987
MovieDrama
The Man Who Assassinated Ryoma is a movie about a haunted blood-thirsty Bakufu officer who might have killed Ryoma Sakamoto.
Giant RumbleGiant Rumble · 1964
Giant Rumble
★ 6.01964
MovieAction
In this gritty tale of gamblers battling in the samurai era, Okawa Hashizo gives perhaps his greatest performance as a gambler returning to his home town. Swearing allegiance to his fiancée’s father, a decent boss, he had taken to the road after a gang fight until things cooled down. While honing his sword skills in his travels, everything in the town had changed and he descended into a virtual hell of violence. Opponents were being slaughtered by a former samurai ‘Bodyguard’ played by Tanba Tetsuro at the height of his amazing career. While these two master swordsmen are fated to meet, before that can even happen they must survive one of the longest, bloodiest swordfights in movie history!
The Story of a Man Among MenThe Story of a Man Among Men · 1984
The Story of a Man Among Men
★ 6.01984
MovieDramaCrime
During the Showa era, a young yakuza survives war and injury and rises to become a clan boss with the help and respect of his sworn brothers.

More Like This

Couldn't load this row right now.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter