The Dry Blade (2012)

The Dry Blade (2012) poster

In 1873, Emperor Meiji abolished the rights of the samurai in favor of a modern, westernized military. With intentions to launch a bloody crusade against the government, warrior Endo Tadaoki (Henry Lee) gathers his remaining men to prepare for one last honorable battle against the emperor and regain the supremacy of the samurai. As fellow warrior Kido Masahide (Vint Carmona) refuses to join the war, he and his wife are brutally murdered at the hands of Endo's blade before being robbed of their family swords. When Kido's only son (Michael Nosé) is also pressured to join Endo's forces, he instead chooses a fatal confrontation with his parents' assailant. Suffering from a rare medical condition that renders his skin allergic to water, Ken embarks on his quest to find a sword and avenge his family's death.

Director: Michael Fredianelli
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Yuji Oka
Editing: Michael Fredianelli
Budget: $4,000
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dry Blade about?
In 1873, Emperor Meiji abolished the rights of the samurai in favor of a modern, westernized military. With intentions to launch a bloody crusade against the government, warrior Endo Tadaoki (Henry Lee) gathers his remaining men to prepare for one last honorable battle against the emperor and regain the supremacy of the samurai. As fellow warrior Kido Masahide (Vint Carmona) refuses to join the war, he and his wife are brutally murdered at the hands of Endo's blade before being robbed of their family swords. When Kido's only son (Michael Nosé) is also pressured to join Endo's forces, he instead chooses a fatal confrontation with his parents' assailant. Suffering from a rare medical condition that renders his skin allergic to water, Ken embarks on his quest to find a sword and avenge his family's death.
Who directed The Dry Blade?
The Dry Blade was directed by Michael Fredianelli.
Who stars in The Dry Blade?
The Dry Blade stars Michael Nosé, Henry Lee, Carl Joseph Schreiber, Ruth Fox, Connie Jo Sechrist, Erin Tjoe.
How long is The Dry Blade?
The Dry Blade has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What is the budget of The Dry Blade?
The Dry Blade had a budget of $4,000.