The Dagger of Kamui movie poster

The Dagger of Kamui

March 8, 1985 2h 12m 5.8/10 (27 votes)

Originally released in 1985. The Dagger of Kamui is a animation/action film. directed by Rintaro. With a runtime of 2h 12m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Hiroyuki Sanada, Taro Ishida, and Yuriko Yamamoto

Synopsis

A young boy named Jiro finds his mother and sister murdered in his home. Falsely accused of the crime, he flees from his village and meets a priest named Tenkai, who has him kill a rogue ninja named Tarouza. After fulfilling that task, Jiro undergoes training to become a master assassin. Many years later, Jiro finds out that he was an orphan and his real father was Tarouza, who had worked for Tenkai until he aborted his mission when he fell in love with an Ainu woman. The young ninja discovers that the Shogunate was to retrieve the lost treasure of Captain Kidd and use it to once again isolate Japan from the rest of the world. Using the clues that Tarouza had kept secret, Jiro - along with the female ninja Oyuki and a slave named Sam - travels to Russia and America to search for the treasure in hopes of using it to extract revenge from Tenkai.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 8, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 2h 12m 132 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (27 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Madhouse
  • KADOKAWA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Dagger of Kamui about?

A young boy named Jiro finds his mother and sister murdered in his home. Falsely accused of the crime, he flees from his village and meets a priest named Tenkai, who has him kill a rogue ninja name...

Who directed The Dagger of Kamui?

The Dagger of Kamui was directed by Rintaro.

How long is The Dagger of Kamui?

The Dagger of Kamui has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).

When was The Dagger of Kamui released?

The Dagger of Kamui was released on March 8, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Dagger of Kamui?

The main cast of The Dagger of Kamui includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Taro Ishida, Yuriko Yamamoto, Kaneto Shiozawa, Takeshi Aono.