Uzumasa Limelight (2014)

Uzumasa Limelight (2014) poster

Fewer samurai films are being made, and the Uzumasa studio has fallen on hard times. One day, veteran "kirareyaku" (whose job it is to be felled with a sword by a film's star) actor Kamiyama is tasked with teaching sword action techniques to fledgling actress Satsuki. A few years later, the now-retired Kamiyama is visited by Satsuki, who has become a popular star.

Director: Ken Ochiai
Genre: Drama, Action
Runtime: 104 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Kazuma Jinnouchi, Nobuko Toda
Cinematography: Chris Freilich
Editing: Chieko Suzaki
Production: Toei Studios Kyoto
Country: Japan, United States of America
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action

Keywords

samurai, katana, katana sword, chanbara

Trailer

Uzumasa Limelight Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Uzumasa Limelight about?
Fewer samurai films are being made, and the Uzumasa studio has fallen on hard times. One day, veteran "kirareyaku" (whose job it is to be felled with a sword by a film's star) actor Kamiyama is tasked with teaching sword action techniques to fledgling actress Satsuki. A few years later, the now-retired Kamiyama is visited by Satsuki, who has become a popular star.
Who directed Uzumasa Limelight?
Uzumasa Limelight was directed by Ken Ochiai.
Who stars in Uzumasa Limelight?
Uzumasa Limelight stars Seizō Fukumoto, Chihiro Yamamoto, Hirotaro Honda, Masashi Goda, Rantaro Mine, Asahi Kurizuka.
How long is Uzumasa Limelight?
Uzumasa Limelight has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Uzumasa Limelight?
Uzumasa Limelight is a Drama, Action film.
Where was Uzumasa Limelight produced?
Uzumasa Limelight was produced in Japan, United States of America.
What are the themes of Uzumasa Limelight?
The themes of Uzumasa Limelight include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action.