The Bushido Blade (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1981, The Bushido Blade is an action, drama and history film directed by Tsugunobu Kotani, running about 104 minutes. “BUSHIDO means revenge - BUSHIDO means bloodshed - BUSHIDO means violent death!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A steel samurai blade that was to be given to the American ambassador by the Emperor of Japan is stolen. American sailors and Japanese samurai are sent to find it.
Who’s in it. The Bushido Blade stars Richard Boone as Matthew Perry, Toshirō Mifune as Shogun's Commander, Mike Starr as Bos'n Cave Johnson and Timothy Patrick Murphy as Midshipman Robin Burr, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Bushido Blade has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bushido Blade page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bushido Blade tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bushido Blade (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bushido Blade change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bushido Blade worth watching?
- The Bushido Blade holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Bushido Blade?
- The Bushido Blade stars Richard Boone, Toshirō Mifune, Mike Starr, Timothy Patrick Murphy and Sonny Chiba.
- When was The Bushido Blade released?
- The Bushido Blade was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.