Festival of Swordsmen (6.5)

Movie · 1961 · 1 h 27 min · Action, History, Romance

During the middle of the Kanei Period (1624-1644) Japan was in the early stages of its most peaceful era. This left a large number of unemployed samurai with nothing to do, and their morale suffered. In order to raise their spirits, the Shogun's Chief Advisor suggests that they hold a "Festival of Swordsmen" in the Shogun's presence. Problems arise when some of the martial artists bring their personal grudges to the competition. When Busshi Shirogoro (OTOMO) meets the daughter of the late Lord SANADA Yukimura sparks fly as she tries to use the competition to carry out her vengeance against Shogun Iemitsu.

Directed by: 小沢茂弘

Starring 大友柳太朗, 山城新伍, 若山富三郎, 大川恵子, 岡田英次, 丘さとみ, 香川良介, 堺駿二, 加賀邦男, 吉田義夫

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