The Two Musashis (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, The Two Musashis is a drama film directed by Sahei Niizu, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Toru Emori leads the cast as Hirate Musashi while a Hiroshi Fujioka competes with him as Okamoto Musashi. They must not only contend with the Yoshioka and Yagyu fencing schools, but have to take on Chiyonosuke Azuma as Sasaki Kojiro, and deal with the women who pursue them for love. Unlike the Yoshikawa Eiji novel which is not historically accurate, this film offers a new view of Japan’s greatest hero! The film is based on the novel by Kosuke Gomi!
Who’s in it. The Two Musashis stars Tohru Emori as Hirate Musashi, Hiroshi Fujioka as Okamoto Musashi, Chiyonosuke Azuma as Sasaki Kojiro and Takeshi Ôbayashi as Seijuro Yoshioka, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Two Musashis page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Two Musashis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Two Musashis (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Two Musashis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Two Musashis?
- The Two Musashis stars Tohru Emori, Hiroshi Fujioka, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Takeshi Ôbayashi and Yoko Akino.
- When was The Two Musashis released?
- The Two Musashis was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.