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Conquest
Provincial 14th century governor Moronao, attracted to the wife of a court magistrate, tries to seduce her and when she rejects his advances plots to send her husband into battle.
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Provincial 14th century governor Moronao, attracted to the wife of a court magistrate, tries to seduce her and when she rejects his advances plots to send her husband into battle.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Kaneto Shindō
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Runtime:119 minutes
Studio:Kindai Eiga Kyokai, Tokyo Eiga
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