Sasaki KojiroMovie
Director Hiroshi Inagaki's early version of the life and death of famed swordsman Sasaki Kojiro. Otani Tomoemon gives a brilliant performance as Sasaki Kojiro, who rises from humble beginnings to national fame, and a young Toshiro Mifune appears as the legendary master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi for the first time and essentially sets the standard for future portrayals.This masterpiece is based on the original story as written by noted author Murakami Genzo and is far superior to any other versions. Following Kojiro from his earliest days through his fateful meeting with Musashi, this movie is filled with exciting and dramatic moments culminating in the best version of the final duel ever seen on film.
About Sasaki Kojiro
Sasaki Kojiro is a 1951 action, history movie directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 20m, production credits from Japan, an original language code of JA.
The credited cast includes Tomiemon Otomo, Toshirō Mifune, Ryōtarō Mizushima, Kamatari Fujiwara. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
