The Hidden Blade(2004)
Overview
Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.
Director
Yoji Yamada
Studio
Eisei Gekijo
Cast
Masatoshi Nagase
as Munezô Katagiri
Takako Matsu
as Kie
Hidetaka Yoshioka
as Samon Shimada
Yukiyoshi Ozawa
as Yaichirô Hazama
Tomoko Tabata
as Shino Katagiri
Chieko Baisho
as Mrs. Katagiri
Kunie Tanaka
as Kanbê Katagiri
Sachiko Mitsumoto
as Mrs. Iseya
Reiko Takashima
as Hazama's Wife
Nana Saito
as Bun
Nenji Kobayashi
as Kôda
Ken Ogata
as Chief Retainer Hori
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
2h 12m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.4 / 10
Production Companies
Eisei Gekijo • Shochiku • MAKE-UP DIMENSIONS
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hidden Blade?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Hidden Blade (2004).
What is The Hidden Blade about?▼
Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.
Who directed The Hidden Blade?▼
The Hidden Blade was directed by Yoji Yamada and released in 2004. It is a drama, romance film.
How long is The Hidden Blade?▼
The Hidden Blade has a runtime of 2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes total).
Who stars in The Hidden Blade?▼
The cast of The Hidden Blade includes Masatoshi Nagase as Munezô Katagiri, Takako Matsu as Kie, Hidetaka Yoshioka as Samon Shimada, Yukiyoshi Ozawa as Yaichirô Hazama, Tomoko Tabata as Shino Katagiri and more.
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