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Blade of the Immortal

Original title: Mugen no jûnin
  • 20172017
  • RR
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
18K
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Takuya Kimura in Mugen no jûnin (2017)
Samurai Manji has taken a lot of lives, both innocent and guilty, and now lives life in feudal Japan as a criminal. After being cursed with immortality until he kills enough evil men, Manji meets a young girl who enlists him to be her body-guard. Swearing loyalty, protection and vengeance against the group of sword fighters who slaughtered her family, the unlikely duo set on a remarkable quest to make right against those who did them wrong.
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Cursed with a life of immortality, a samurai is tasked by a young girl to help avenge the death of her father. Based on the manga series by Hiroaki Samura.Cursed with a life of immortality, a samurai is tasked by a young girl to help avenge the death of her father. Based on the manga series by Hiroaki Samura.Cursed with a life of immortality, a samurai is tasked by a young girl to help avenge the death of her father. Based on the manga series by Hiroaki Samura.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
18K
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  • Director
    • Takashi Miike
  • Writers
    • Hiroaki Samura(manga)
    • Tetsuya Oishi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Takuya Kimura
    • Hana Sugisaki
    • Sôta Fukushi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Takashi Miike
  • Writers
    • Hiroaki Samura(manga)
    • Tetsuya Oishi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Takuya Kimura
    • Hana Sugisaki
    • Sôta Fukushi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 88User reviews
    • 157Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 10 nominations

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    Takuya Kimura and Hana Sugisaki in Mugen no jûnin (2017)
    Chiaki Kuriyama in Mugen no jûnin (2017)
    Sôta Fukushi in Mugen no jûnin (2017)
    Erika Toda in Mugen no jûnin (2017)
    Erika Toda in Mugen no jûnin (2017)
    Hana Sugisaki in Mugen no jûnin (2017)
    Takuya Kimura in Mugen no jûnin (2017)
    Sôta Fukushi in Mugen no jûnin (2017)

    Top cast

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    Takuya Kimura
    Takuya Kimura
    • Manjias Manji
    Hana Sugisaki
    Hana Sugisaki
    • Rin Asanoas Rin Asano…
    Sôta Fukushi
    Sôta Fukushi
    • Anotsu Kagehisaas Anotsu Kagehisa
    Hayato Ichihara
    Hayato Ichihara
    • Shiraas Shira
    Erika Toda
    Erika Toda
    • Makie Otono-Tachibanaas Makie Otono-Tachibana
    Kazuki Kitamura
    Kazuki Kitamura
    • Sabato Kuroias Sabato Kuroi
    Chiaki Kuriyama
    Chiaki Kuriyama
    • Hyakurinas Hyakurin
    Shinnosuke Mitsushima
    Shinnosuke Mitsushima
    • Taito Magatsuas Taito Magatsu
    Ken Kaneko
    • Hishiyasu Shidoas Hishiyasu Shido
    Yôko Yamamoto
    • Yaobikunias Yaobikuni
    Ebizô Ichikawa
    Ebizô Ichikawa
    • Eiku Shizumaas Eiku Shizuma
    Seizô Fukumoto
    Seizô Fukumoto
    • Swordsmithas Swordsmith
    Min Tanaka
    Min Tanaka
    • Kagimura Habakias Kagimura Habaki
    Masayuki Deai
    • Urumaas Uruma
    Tsutomu Yamazaki
    Tsutomu Yamazaki
    • Kensui Ibaneas Kensui Ibane
    Takashi Kitadai
    • Giichias Giichi
    Takuma Hiraoka
    Chisun
    • Director
      • Takashi Miike
    • Writers
      • Hiroaki Samura(manga)
      • Tetsuya Oishi(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine.
    • samurai
    • based on manga
    • one against many
    • katana
    • revenge
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    • Taglines
      • To save her life he will take a thousand others.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for bloody violence and carnage throughout
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The film was promoted as being director Takashi Miike's 100th film, but it isn't. Although it was at one time his 100th directing credit on IMDb, that list also includes several TV series, TV episodes, and segments of other films. According to some calculations, Miike has directed over 100 works, including music videos and short films, but (at the time of Blade of the Immortal's release) fewer than 90 were feature films.
    • Quotes

      Rin Asano: But do right and wrong matter when it's for people you love?

    • Connections
      Remade as Mugen no jûnin: Immortal (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Live to Die Another Day - Sonzai Shomei
      Written by Miyavi, Lenny Skolnik, Tom Leonard and Amon Hayashi
      Performed by Miyavi

    User reviews88

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Crazy Miike stuff as usual but with a unique look at motives of multiple characters
    Yes, there's A LOT of blood since this is a Takashi Miike film and it's always a pleasure to see Kimura Takuya do his thing on screen. For anyone familiar with the genre, what was unexpected, but welcome, was the treatment of characters trying to find their way, each with their own sense of motivation, and reflections on the murky way of revenge. Ultimately everyone that picks up their weapon must deal with their own demons and justifications.
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    • chickenjackson
    • Dec 28, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 2017 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Japan
      • United Kingdom
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 無限之住人
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Oriental Light and Magic (OLM)
      • Recorded Picture Company (RPC)
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $150,532
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $49,569
      • Nov 5, 2017
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,162,617
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 20 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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