The Bushido Blade
"BUSHIDO means revenge - BUSHIDO means bloodshed - BUSHIDO means violent death!"
Originally released in 1981. The Bushido Blade is a history/action film. directed by Tsugunobu Kotani.
Starring Richard Boone, Toshirō Mifune, and Mike Starr
Synopsis
A steel samurai blade that was to be given to the American ambassador by the Emperor of Japan is stolen. American sailors and Japanese samurai are sent to find it.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 19, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Richard Boone
as Matthew Perry
Toshirō Mifune
as Shogun's Commander
Mike Starr
as Bos'n Cave Johnson
Timothy Patrick Murphy
as Midshipman Robin Burr
Frank Converse
as Lawrence Hawk
Laura Gemser
as Tomoe
William Ross
as Perry's Aide
Bin Amatsu
as Baron Zen
Sonny Chiba
as Prince Ido
James Earl Jones
as The Prisoner
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Trident Films Ltd.
- Rankin/Bass Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bushido Blade about?
A steel samurai blade that was to be given to the American ambassador by the Emperor of Japan is stolen. American sailors and Japanese samurai are sent to find it.
Who directed The Bushido Blade?
The Bushido Blade was directed by Tsugunobu Kotani.
How long is The Bushido Blade?
The Bushido Blade has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Bushido Blade released?
The Bushido Blade was released on June 19, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bushido Blade?
The main cast of The Bushido Blade includes Richard Boone, Toshirō Mifune, Mike Starr, Timothy Patrick Murphy, Frank Converse.