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The Bloody Bushido Blade (1981)
The Bushido Blade (original title)

R 104 min  -  Action | Drama | History  -   1981 (USA)
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A steel samurai blade that was to be given to the American ambassador by the Emperor of Japan is stolen. American sailors and Japanese samurai are sent to find it.

Director:

Tsugunobu Kotani

Writer:

William Overgard (screenplay)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Richard Boone ...
Commodore Matthew Perry
Toshirô Mifune ...
Shogun's Commander
Mike Starr ...
Bos'n Cave Johnson (as Michael Starr)
Timothy Patrick Murphy Timothy Patrick Murphy ...
Midshipman Robin Burr (as Timothy Murphy)
Frank Converse Frank Converse ...
Captain Lawrence Hawk
William Ross William Ross ...
Perry's Aide
Bin Amatsu Bin Amatsu ...
Baron Zen
Sonny Chiba ...
Prince Ido (as Sony Chiba)
Iwae Arai Iwae Arai ...
Guide
Mayumi Asano Mayumi Asano ...
Yuki
James Earl Jones ...
The Prisoner
Laura Gemser Laura Gemser ...
Tomoe
Mako ...
Enjiro
Kin Omae Kin Omae ...
Sumo (as Kin Omai)
Tetsurô Tanba Tetsurô Tanba ...
Lord Yamato
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A steel samurai blade that was to be given to the American ambassador by the Emperor of Japan is stolen. American sailors and Japanese samurai are sent to find it.

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Plot Keywords:

Samurai | Japanese | Japan | 1850s | Katana Sword  | See more »

Taglines:

It cuts to the heart of courage. See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | History

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English | Japanese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Das Schwert des Shogun See more »

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | West Germany: (TV premiere)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Richard Boone's final show. See more »