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Kojiro (1967)
Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki
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Sasaki Kojiro tells the story of the genius who staked his love, glory, and life on a duel with the supreme master of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi (Tatsuya Nakadai). Oscar winning Hiroshi Inagaki directs this epic motion picture based on Genzo Murakami’s fascinating story. Despite his humble birth, the orphan Sasaki Kojiro (Onoe Kikunosuke) is determined to become the foremost swordsman in all Japan, a title that traditionally belongs to a nobleman. At fencing school, young Kojiro receives the contempt of his classmates because of his superior swordsmanship. When rumors of the upcoming civil war between Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans spread, Kojiro leaves the school and sets out, seizing every opportunity to realize his dream.
Length 152 minutes
Actors
Tatsuya Mihashi | Yoshio Tsuchiya | Akihiko Hirata | Susumu Fujita | Yuriko Hoshi | Tatsuya Nakadai | Yôko Tsukasa | Kenjiro Ishiyama | Tadao Nakamaru | Masao Shimizu | Chûsha Ichikawa | Isamu Nagato | Ryôsuke Kagawa | Keiko Sawai | Aiko Mimasu | Mayumi Ôzora | Kikunosuke Onoe IV
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2021 | TV | Broadcast | TV | 7 stars |
| 12/05/2019 | Computer | Broadcast | Other | 7.5 stars |
| (Average) 7.25 stars |
Viewing Notes
Another one for Yuriko Hoshi week and that I watched previously on my laptop. Most of these transfers look awful when blown up on my tv. This one is watchable but definitely needs a new updated HD release that we’ll probably never get. :-(
I really like this story altho it could be a tad shorter. There’s filler in this that drags a little. tbh Nakadai is worth the price of admission for his little bit of screentime. Of course Yuriko Hoshi is great but doesn’t get that much to do as this is really the journey of Sasaki Kojiro.
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