6.5Festival of Swordsmen · 1961
Festival of Swordsmen (1961) is a Action / History / Romance film directed by Shigehiro Ozawa, starring Ryutaro Otomo, Shingo Yamashiro, Tomisaburō Wakayama.
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6.5Overview
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.
Cast
Ryutaro Otomo, Shingo Yamashiro, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Keiko Okawa, Eiji Okada, Satomi Oka, Ryōsuke Kagawa, Shunji Sakai
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What is "Festival of Swordsmen" about?
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.
When was "Festival of Swordsmen" released?
Festival of Swordsmen was released in 1961.
Who stars in "Festival of Swordsmen"?
The cast includes Ryutaro Otomo, Shingo Yamashiro, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Keiko Okawa.
