What is Rikyu?
Rikyu is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1989
- Release date
- Sep 15, 1989
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10
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Rikyu is a film first released in 1989. Catalogued under Drama.
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“An aging tea master guides a fierce shogun amid Japan’s unification.”
- Elegant depiction of the tea ceremony
- Insightful look at 16th‑century power struggles
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Hiroshi Teshigahara
- Deliberate pacing may feel slow
- Requires subtitles for non‑Japanese speakers
Watch it if you appreciate contemplative historical dramas that blend artful ceremony with political intrigue.
The film’s measured pace and period setting suit viewers comfortable with reflective, adult‑oriented historical narratives.
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Who is the central figure of the film?
The story centers on Sen no Rikyū, a 16th‑century master of the Japanese tea ceremony.
When was the film released?
Rikyu was released in 1989.
Who directed the movie?
It was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.
What source material was used?
The screenplay adapts the novel Hideyoshi to Rikyu.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a Japanese drama with historical themes.
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