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1956
  • Drama

Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan

It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed yagyu clan
柳生连也斋:秘传月影抄
Runtime
1h 23m
Countries
  • JP
  • Japan
Languages
  • ja
It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed Yagyu clan. In one of their earliest films together, superstars Ichikawa Raizo and Katsu Shintaro are magnificent as the two finest young swordsmen in the clan. As they vie for the hand of a beautiful woman their loyalty comes into question during an attack on their lord. When one of them masters the secret technique taught to him by Miyamoto Musashi, it leads to bloody violence that can tear the clan apart! Filled with superb swordplay this rare classic is not to be missed!

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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    Feb. 26, 1956
  • Original Language
    Japanese
  • Production Companies
    • Daiei Film