Miyamoto Musashi
Originally released in 1961. Miyamoto Musashi is a history/action film. directed by Tomu Uchida.
Starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, Akiko Kazami, and Wakaba Irie
Synopsis
In this first episode, we are introduced to Takezo, what Musashi used to be before he became the man of legend. His beginning are not exactly auspicious. He sides with the Toyotomi at Sekigahara, and as a result finds himself on the losing side of the historic battle. He and his friend Matahachi manage to escape the slaughter although the latter is wounded in his leg. They stumble across the young Akemi who makes her living with her mother Oko by robbing corpses of their armor and anything else they can sell. Oko takes it into her head to seduce Matahachi, which she does first by skillfully sucking the gangrene from his blood, and then just by sucking.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Kinnosuke Nakamura
as Miyamoto Musashi (Takezo)
Akiko Kazami
as Ogin
Wakaba Irie
as Otsu
Isao Kimura
as Hon'iden Matahachi
Chieko Naniwa
as Osugi
Kusuo Abe
as Fuchikawa Goroku
Rentaro Mikuni
as Muneaki Takuan
Tokubei Hanazawa
as Tanzaemon Aoki
Bandō Mitsugorō VIII
as Terumasa Ikeda
Michiyo Kogure
as Oko
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miyamoto Musashi about?
In this first episode, we are introduced to Takezo, what Musashi used to be before he became the man of legend. His beginning are not exactly auspicious. He sides with the Toyotomi at Sekigahara, a...
Who directed Miyamoto Musashi?
Miyamoto Musashi was directed by Tomu Uchida.
How long is Miyamoto Musashi?
Miyamoto Musashi has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Miyamoto Musashi released?
Miyamoto Musashi was released on May 27, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Miyamoto Musashi?
The main cast of Miyamoto Musashi includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Akiko Kazami, Wakaba Irie, Isao Kimura, Chieko Naniwa.