Overview

The Fencing Master tells the story of a man trying to survive as the only world he knows is becoming increasingly irrelevant. Danpei Ichikawa lives for swordfighting – he was once a renowned kabuki swordfight choreographer, and as the Chairman of the New National Theatre Company, he wants nothing more than to choreograph the swordfights for the modern plays put on by the company.

Cast

Ganjirō Nakamura II, Raizō Ichikawa, Kinuyo Tanaka, Miwa Takada, Kyū Sazanka, Kichijirō Ueda, Fujio Suga, San'emon Arashi

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What is "The Fencing Master" about?

The Fencing Master tells the story of a man trying to survive as the only world he knows is becoming increasingly irrelevant. Danpei Ichikawa lives for swordfighting – he was once a renowned kabuki swordfight choreographer, and as the Chairman of the New National Theatre Company, he wants nothing more than to choreograph the swordfights for the modern plays put on by the company.

When was "The Fencing Master" released?

The Fencing Master was released in 1962.

Who stars in "The Fencing Master"?

The cast includes Ganjirō Nakamura II, Raizō Ichikawa, Kinuyo Tanaka, Miwa Takada.