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The Hidden Blade (2004)

Original title: 隠し剣 鬼の爪

R · 2004-10-30 · 2h 12m · JA
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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.

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Yoji YamadaDirector

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Masatoshi NagaseMasatoshi NagaseMunezô KatagiriTakako MatsuTakako MatsuKieHidetaka YoshiokaHidetaka YoshiokaSamon ShimadaYukiyoshi OzawaYukiyoshi OzawaYaichirô HazamaTomoko TabataTomoko TabataShino KatagiriChieko BaishoChieko BaishoMrs. KatagiriKunie TanakaKunie TanakaKanbê KatagiriToshiki AyataToshiki AyataHiroshi KanbeHiroshi KanbeSachiko MitsumotoSachiko MitsumotoMrs. IseyaReiko TakashimaReiko TakashimaHazama's WifeSatoko YamamuraSatoko Yamamura

Keywords

Based on novel or bookPeriod dramaHonorRevengeHistoricalSword fightCaste systemSamuraiFeudal japanSocial classEdo periodJidai gekiJidaigekiBushi

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Period Drama · HonorMood preferenceRomanceVisual stylePeriod Drama · Edo PeriodDialogue densityDramaPacingLong

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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.

How long is The Hidden Blade?

The Hidden Blade has a runtime of 132 minutes.

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