Kojiro

Name: Kojiro
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 01 Apr 1967
Rating: 7.50
Cast: Yōko Tsukasa, Yuriko Hoshi, Keiko Sawai, Mayumi Ozora, Aiko Mimasu

Sasaki Kojiro tells the story of the genius who staked his love, glory, and life on a duel with the supreme master of the sword, Miyamoto Musashi (Tatsuya Nakadai). Oscar winning Hiroshi Inagaki directs this epic motion picture based on Genzo Murakami’s fascinating story. Despite his humble birth, the orphan Sasaki Kojiro (Onoe Kikunosuke) is determined to become the foremost swordsman in all Japan, a title that traditionally belongs to a nobleman. At fencing school, young Kojiro receives the contempt of his classmates because of his superior swordsmanship. When rumors of the upcoming civil war between Toyotomi and Tokugawa clans spread, Kojiro leaves the school and sets out, seizing every opportunity to realize his dream.

Year: 1967

Genre: Action, Drama

Studio: TOHO

Director: Hiroshi Inagaki

Cast: Yōko Tsukasa, Yuriko Hoshi, Keiko Sawai, Mayumi Ozora, Aiko Mimasu, Tadao Nakamaru

Crew: Kenichiro Tsunoda (Executive Producer), Genzo Murakami (Original Story), Yoshio Shirasaka (Screenplay), Kenrō Matsuura (Screenplay), Hiroshi Inagaki (Screenplay), Hiroshi Inagaki (Director)

Runtime: 152 minutes

Release: Apr 01, 1967

IMDb: 7.50/10 by 4 users

Popularity: 1

Country: Japan

Language: 日本語