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The Fencing Master (1962)

Original title: 殺陣師段平 (Tateshi Danpei)

1962-09-30 · 1h 26m · JA
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The Fencing Master tells the story of a man trying to survive as the only world he knows is becoming increasingly irrelevant. Danpei Ichikawa lives for swordfighting – he was once a renowned kabuki swordfight choreographer, and as the Chairman of the New National Theatre Company, he wants nothing more than to choreograph the swordfights for the modern plays put on by the company.

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Shunkai MizuhoDirector

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Raizō IchikawaRaizō IchikawaShojiro SawadaGanjirô Nakamura IGanjirô Nakamura IDanpei IchikawaKinuyo TanakaKinuyo TanakaOharuMiwa TakadaMiwa TakadaOkikuKyū SazankaKyū SazankaHyogoishiKichijirō UedaKichijirō UedaProcurer of womenFujio SugaFujio SugaKurahashi SentaroSan'emon ArashiSan'emon ArashiCompany ChiefTaizō FukamiTaizō FukamiDoctorChieko NaniwaChieko NaniwaOld womanChitose MakiChitose MakiIkuko MōriIkuko Mōri

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Genre affinityAction · Drama · AdventureDialogue densityDramaPacingAction · ShortDirector preference366975Actor preference297326 · 363355 · 373484Country preferenceJp

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Frequently asked questions about The Fencing Master

What is The Fencing Master about?

The Fencing Master tells the story of a man trying to survive as the only world he knows is becoming increasingly irrelevant. Danpei Ichikawa lives for swordfighting – he was once a renowned kabuki swordfight choreographer, and as the Chairman of the New National Theatre Company, he wants nothing more than to choreograph the swordfights for the modern plays put on by the company.

How long is The Fencing Master?

The Fencing Master has a runtime of 86 minutes.