The Hidden Blade (2004)
Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.
Director: Yoji Yamada
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 132 min
Release Date: October 30, 2004
Cast
- Masatoshi Nagase - Munezô Katagiri
- Takako Matsu - Kie
- Hidetaka Yoshioka - Samon Shimada
- Yukiyoshi Ozawa - Yaichirô Hazama
- Tomoko Tabata - Shino Katagiri
- Chieko Baisho - Mrs. Katagiri
- Kunie Tanaka - Kanbê Katagiri
- Sachiko Mitsumoto - Mrs. Iseya
- Reiko Takashima - Hazama's Wife
- Nana Saito - Bun
Screenplay
- Yoshitaka Asama (Screenplay)
- Yoji Yamada (Screenplay)
- Shuhei Fujisawa (Original Story)
Music: Isao Tomita
Cinematography: Mutsuo Naganuma
Editing: Iwao Ishii
Production: Eisei Gekijo, Shochiku, MAKE-UP DIMENSIONS, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Nippan Group Holdings, Tokyo Laboratory
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood
Keywords
samurai, based on novel or book, sword fight, revenge, honor, period drama, historical, caste system, jidaigeki, edo period, social class, feudal japan, bushi, bakumatsu
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hidden Blade about?
- Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.
- Who directed The Hidden Blade?
- The Hidden Blade was directed by Yoji Yamada.
- Who stars in The Hidden Blade?
- The Hidden Blade stars Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Tomoko Tabata, Chieko Baisho.
- How long is The Hidden Blade?
- The Hidden Blade has a runtime of 2h 12m (132 minutes).
- What genre is The Hidden Blade?
- The Hidden Blade is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Hidden Blade produced?
- The Hidden Blade was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of The Hidden Blade?
- The themes of The Hidden Blade include: Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood.