Festival of Swordsmen(剣豪天狗まつり)
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Japan · 1961
1h 27m
Director Shigehiro Ozawa
Starring Ryutaro Otomo, Shingo Yamashiro, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Keiko Okawa
Genre Action, History, Romance
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During the middle of the Kanei Period (1624-1644) Japan was in the early stages of its most peaceful era. This left a large number of unemployed samurai with nothing to do, and their morale suffered. In order to raise their spirits, the Shogun's Chief Advisor suggests that they hold a "Festival of Swordsmen" in the Shogun's presence. Problems arise when some of the martial artists bring their personal grudges to the competition. When Busshi Shirogoro (OTOMO) meets the daughter of the late Lord SANADA Yukimura sparks fly as she tries to use the competition to carry out her vengeance against Shogun Iemitsu.
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