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Sasaki Kojiro

1951 • 2h20m Action, History

Rating

5.0/10

Popularity

2

Director Hiroshi Inagaki's early version of the life and death of famed swordsman Sasaki Kojiro. Otani Tomoemon gives a brilliant performance as Sasaki Kojiro, who rises from humble beginnings to national fame, and a young Toshiro Mifune appears as the legendary master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi for the first time and essentially sets the standard for future portrayals.This masterpiece is based on the original story as written by noted author Murakami Genzo and is far superior to any other versions. Following Kojiro from his earliest days through his fateful meeting with Musashi, this movie is filled with exciting and dramatic moments culminating in the best version of the final duel ever seen on film.

Details

Director

Hiroshi Inagaki

Screenplay

Hiroshi Inagaki

Kenrō Matsuura

Genzō Murakami

Cast

Tomiemon Otomo

Toshirō Mifune

Ryōtarō Mizushima

Release date

10/26/1951

Status

Released

Origin country

JP

Vote count

3