Araki Mataemon: Master Swordsman
Originally released in 1935. Araki Mataemon: Master Swordsman is a action/drama film. directed by Kumahiko Nishina. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jusaburô Ichikawa, Saemon Kataoka, and Mitsusaburō Ramon
Synopsis
Araki Mataemon was a very strong warrior, and his feud against the samurai Kawai Matagorō is one of the most famous in Japan. Matagoro killed Gendayu, the little brother of Mataemon's brother in law, Watanabe Kazuma. Becoming a murderer out of jealousy for a childhood friend, Matagoro fled in another domain, using friends of his father and his lineage linked to Tokugawa Ieyasu. It was somehow a complicated matter, as it seems at that time, a law from Toyotomi Hideyoshi allowed a little brother taking revenge for his elder brother, but not the reverse. After some years, the lord of Kazuma and Mataemon found a way, and they were allowed to take revenge for the murder. They fought and killed Matagoro and just one other samurai who was helping the culprit. It seems at that time, Kazuma was Mataemon's only assistant.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 30, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Araki Mataemon: Master Swordsman about?
Araki Mataemon was a very strong warrior, and his feud against the samurai Kawai Matagorō is one of the most famous in Japan. Matagoro killed Gendayu, the little brother of Mataemon's brother in l...
Who directed Araki Mataemon: Master Swordsman?
Araki Mataemon: Master Swordsman was directed by Kumahiko Nishina.
How long is Araki Mataemon: Master Swordsman?
Araki Mataemon: Master Swordsman has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Araki Mataemon: Master Swordsman released?
Araki Mataemon: Master Swordsman was released on May 30, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Araki Mataemon: Master Swordsman?
The main cast of Araki Mataemon: Master Swordsman includes Jusaburô Ichikawa, Saemon Kataoka, Mitsusaburō Ramon, Kyoko Sakurai, Kuwaisuke Shiba.