Kojiro
7.5
Rating
(4 votes)
2h 32m
Runtime
1967
Released
3
Popularity
Overview
Sasaki Kojiro tells the story of the genius who staked his love, glory, and life on a duel with the supreme master of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi (Tatsuya Nakadai). Oscar winning Hiroshi Inagaki directs this epic motion picture based on Genzo Murakami’s fascinating story. Despite his humble birth, the orphan Sasaki Kojiro (Onoe Kikunosuke) is determined to become the foremost swordsman in all Japan, a title that traditionally belongs to a nobleman. At fencing school, young Kojiro receives the contempt of his classmates because of his superior swordsmanship. When rumors of the upcoming civil war between Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans spread, Kojiro leaves the school and sets out, seizing every opportunity to realize his dream.
Status
Released
Original Title
佐々木小次郎
Release Date
1967-04-01
Languages
Japanese
Directors
Writers
Genzō MurakamiOriginal Story
Yoshio ShirasakaScreenplay
Kenrō MatsuuraScreenplay
Hiroshi InagakiScreenplay
