Samurai from Nowhere
Misawa Ihei (Nagato) is traveling with his wife Tae (Iwashita Shima) who abhors the practice of sword fighting for prize money. Tae is the daughter of the clan's chief counselor who married the low-ranking Ihei to avoid becoming the clan lord's mistress. Into the mix comes Oba Gunjuro (Tetsurō Tamba), a mysterious ronin who will do anything for money. This leads to a fitting climax as the forces of hate and love converge while the couple attempt to break through the border!
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 道場破り |
| Year | 1964 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Action, Adventure |
| Director | Seiichiro Uchikawa |
| Runtime | 93 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (9 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director constructs a sharp narrative that relies on the tension between personal codes and mercenary violence. It explores duty through intimate relationships, using duels not just as spectacle but as a reflection of inner turmoil.
What lingers after the final clash is the echo of choices made at the border between love and obligation. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Seiichiro Uchikawa
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Best viewed when craving a tightly-wound plot and impeccably choreographed swordplay.
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