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The Swordman and the Actress

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Original title

Ôedo senryô bayashiaka

AKA

The Swordman and the Actress
Swordman and Actress

Year

1955

Running time

84 min.

Country

Japan

Director

Yasushi Sasaki

Screenwriter

Tatsuo Nakada. Story: Ippei Hata

Cast

Music

Tadashi Manjôme

Cinematography

Ko Matsui (B&W)

Producer

Toei

Genre

Drama. Action | Samurai. Feudal Japan

Synopsis

In one of Toei's best early period films famous actress Koharu, played by Misora Hibari in one of her strongest roles, becomes involved in the search for the Shogun's treasure. Meanwhile a master swordsman, portrayed by the great Otomo Ryutaro, fights gallantly with two swords. In addition to Misora's strong performance, there is surprisingly good swordplay by another lady with martial skills in this highly entertaining mixture of action, adventure, love, betrayal, music, and with the slightest touch of humor.

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The Swordman and the Actress

1955

Yasushi Sasaki