Sasaki Kojiro

Sasaki Kojiro (1951)

Released: 1951-10-26 Duration: 2hr 20min
Genres: Action History
Rating 5.0

Overview

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.

Production Companies

TOHO
TOHO
Morita Productions

Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language ja
Popularity 2.726

Directed By

Hiroshi Inagaki

Crew

Director
Hiroshi Inagaki
Original Story
Genzo Murakami
Production Design
Takeo Kita
Editor
Ryoji Bando
Director of Photography
Jun Yasumoto

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