Festival of Swordsmen
During the middle of the Kanei Period (1624-1644) Japan was in the early stages of its most peaceful era. This left a large number of unemployed samurai with nothing to do, and their morale suffered. In order to raise their spirits, the Shogun's Chief Advisor suggests that they hold a "Festival of Swordsmen" in the Shogun's presence. Problems arise when some of the martial artists bring their personal grudges to the competition. When Busshi Shirogoro (OTOMO) meets the daughter of the late Lord SANADA Yukimura sparks fly as she tries to use the competition to carry out her vengeance against Shogun Iemitsu.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 剣豪天狗まつり |
| Year | 1961 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Action, History, Romance |
| Director | Shigehiro Ozawa |
| Runtime | 87 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.1/10 (7 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative around the contrast between the lavish festival and the personal vendettas simmering beneath the surface. It explores the conflict between duty, honor, and private vengeance, weaving a romantic subplot into a political conspiracy.
What lingers after viewing is the elegant choreography of the duels and the actors' nuanced performances, which convey a spectrum of emotions from passion to a thirst for revenge. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Shigehiro Ozawa
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Watch in a settled mood to appreciate the costume details and duel choreography.
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