Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn
Loyal samurai Samanosuke is attacked, mutilated, and left for dead while carrying out a mission for his clan. He recovers but has lost an eye and an arm. Taking a new identity as Tange Sazen, he searches for a stolen urn which has hidden significance to his clan. But Tange Sazen has his own reasons for seeking the urn.
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| Original Title | 丹下左膳 飛燕居合斬り |
| Year | 1966 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Director | Hideo Gosha |
| Runtime | 91 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.5/10 (15 votes) |
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Director Hiroshi Inagaki constructs a classic jidaigeki narrative, relying on the stark contrast between the protagonist's physical deformity and his unwavering inner resolve. The film explores themes of loss and rebirth, using the quest for a ceremonial urn as a vessel for a deeper journey of personal redemption.
What lingers after the final, breathtaking iaijutsu duel is not just the choreography of one-armed swordsmanship, but the poignant portrait of a man forging a new code of honor from the ashes of his old life. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Hideo Gosha
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Alone, immersed in the solemn world of the samurai code.
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