Film
The Hidden Blade
2004· R· 2h 12m· Drama· Romance
Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.
2004-10-30
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Key Crew
DirectorYoji Yamada
ScreenplayYoji Yamada
ProducerHiroshi Fukazawa
Director of PhotographyMutsuo Naganuma
Original Music ComposerIsao Tomita
EditorIwao Ishii
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Details
Released2004-10-30
Runtime2h 12m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosEisei Gekijo · Shochiku · MAKE-UP DIMENSIONS
LanguagesJapanese
CountriesJapan
Rating7.4/10 · 125 votes
Original languageja
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