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Kojiro (1967)
Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki
Most recently watched by sleestakk
Overview
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
Yôko Tsukasa | Yuriko Hoshi | Keiko Sawai | Mayumi Ôzora | Aiko Mimasu | Tadao Nakamaru | Yoshio Tsuchiya | Chûsha Ichikawa | Akihiko Hirata | Masao Shimizu | Susumu Fujita | Kenjiro Ishiyama | Ryôsuke Kagawa | Tatsuya Mihashi | Isamu Nagato | Tatsuya Nakadai | Kikunosuke Onoe IV