Merciless Blade
The first film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 大菩薩峠 |
| Year | 1953 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Action, Drama, History |
| Director | Kunio Watanabe |
| Runtime | 111 min. |
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Merciless Blade is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1953. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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