Tange Sazen
6.8
In 1730, the Tokugawa Shogunate orders the Yagyu Clan to repair a huge shrine. Since it cannot refuse the Shogunate's request, the impoverished Yagyu Clan tries to raise funds by obtaining a sword which holds the key to a wondrous, hidden treasure. After learning the sword's secret, Tange Sazen sides with the Yagyu Clan, but his motive seems to be more than just pure interest in the treasure...
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Cast
27 people
Tetsuro Tamba
Known for
You Only Live Twice
Harakiri
Haruko Wanibuchi
Known for
House
One Missed Call 2
Seitaro Omori
Seiichirô Uchikawa
Michiko Saga
Known for
Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island
Junichi Ôsumi
Keisuke Sonoi
Known for
The X from Outer Space
Gin'ichi Kishimoto
Takahiro Tamura
Known for
Empire of Passion
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Taro Takahashi
Chishū Ryū
Known for
Tokyo Story
Late Spring
Takeji Sano
Seiichiro Uchikawa Director · Yasuhiko Noguchi Screenplay Kaitaro Hasegawa Story
United States release May 27, 1977 · Produced in Japan · Original title 丹下左膳
Production
Shochiku
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Japan
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Original title
丹下左膳
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · November 17, 1963
Theatrical
United States · May 27, 1977
New York City, New York
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