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Staring:
Kiichi Nakai,
Kôichi Satô,
Yui Natsukawa,
Takehiro Murata,
Miki Nakatani
Director:
Yôjirô Takita
Average Customer Rating: 
List Price: $19.95
Our Price: $13.31
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Wellspring Media INC
EAN: 0720917547527
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, NTSC
Label: Fox Lorber
Manufacturer: Fox Lorber
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Fox Lorber
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2005-12-27
Running Time: 143
Studio: Fox Lorber
Theatrical Release Date: 2003 |
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Description
Yojiro Takita's epic film set at the end of the Edo period in Kyoto tells the story of Kanichiro Yoshimura, a lone Samurai whose sole purpose in life was to make enough money to support his family. His fellow warriors initially view him as dishonorable for this mercenary approach, especially Saito, another member of the Shinsengumi, guardians of the Imperial capital. It is here that Kanichiro proves himself time and time again as a master swordsman, eventually earning the respect of Saito and the other samurai.
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For people who love Japanese films and the samurai, 2010-04-28
This film was great. I loved it. But if your not into Japanese films, this movie may not be for you.
A great story and a great way to learn how it was in those days.
One of the best movies of the decade, 2009-10-03
The scenery, the acting and the story reminds me of Lawrence of Arabia. While not quite the epic, the movie is unbelievably moving. It made me laugh, it made me cry. The incredible sense of loss and continuing doom coupled with glimpses of hope. Historically accurate, it traces the last days of the Japanese Shogunate. Our main characters are part of a mercenary Samurai group sworn to protect and enforce the will of the Shogun. In the 1860's Japan is on the cusp of major changes as a way of life almost 400 years old is about to come to an end. We get a deep glimpse into the creed that is the Samurai. Whose life is governed by a rigid set of rules. The tension is created as our main hero struggles between the love for his family and the life shaped by being a Samurai. I will not divulge the whole plot, so go ahead and enjoy one of the best movies of the decade.
THE CLASSIC period piece!!!, 2009-08-02
This movie is phenomenal. I watched this movie on hulu and was thinking it was just an ordinary movie, but WOW!! This is a MOVIE! The background and the scenes. Even though I am an action junkie, I didn't care for another fight scene in this movie. I saw someone compare this to the "Last Samurai" with Tom Cruise. (I like that movie.) But like the other reviewer that movie is like a junior varsity compared to an NFL team. I have lived in a Japan before and love the culture, this movie really brought things home. Please buy and enjoy this film.
Wonderful movie!!!, 2009-10-10
I will not go into details of the film since there are many other reviews that spell out the story and development of the characters.
All I will say is "Buy or rent this film!!!!"
Some people complain about the length of a whole 2 hours and 10 minutes. Wow!!!!! A whole 2 hours and 10 minutes out of their lives to watch a wonderful story. Time flew by as I watched this film. God only knows how many times I have watched junk produced from Hollywood's finest minds just wishing and hoping the slop ends soon. And, Yes, I am an American!!!
Acting is superb. The movie will hook you in the first 5 minutes.
This film is a keeper!!!!!!!
Amazing amazing, 2009-08-21
This movie was absolutely amazing. Great story, great character development. I love this movie.
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