Kedamono no ken

19651965
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1h 25m

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After killing a counselor of his clan, a fugitive samurai befriends a couple poaching the shogun's gold in the mountains.After killing a counselor of his clan, a fugitive samurai befriends a couple poaching the shogun's gold in the mountains.After killing a counselor of his clan, a fugitive samurai befriends a couple poaching the shogun's gold in the mountains.

IMDb RATING

7.5/10

2.9K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

52,699

11,107

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This film is part of the Criterion Collection, spine #311.

Quotes
Minister: Wait! We're not connected at all. Why kill me?
Yuuki Gennosuke: No, we *are* connected because I'll see you in hell.

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Featured in Best in Action: 1965 (2021)

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9/10

Solid intro to Gosha's work

One of Gosha's earlier movies, it contains all the elements that made him a "chambara" director to be admired and emulated: Well-composed and thoughtful cinematography, a cynical view of authority (with certain implications for modern Japanese society), human drama, and OF COURSE, some excellent swordplay!

Certainly a solid and watchable samurai drama, both for "popcorn" and "cinema" appeal. I'd see Goyokin and/or Hitokiri first, but see this one next!

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