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Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan (1956)

★ 7.0/10 83 min Action, Drama Japan Japanese
Novel: Kōsuke Gomi
Screenplay by: Hyōgo Suzuki
Streaming: Not available
It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed Yagyu clan

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It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed Yagyu clan. In one of their earliest films together, superstars Ichikawa Raizo and Katsu Shintaro are magnificent as the two finest young swordsmen in the clan. As they vie for the hand of a beautiful woman their loyalty comes into question during an attack on their lord. When one of them masters the secret technique taught to him by Miyamoto Musashi, it leads to bloody violence that can tear the clan apart! Filled with superb swordplay this rare classic is not to be missed!

Top Cast

Raizō Ichikawa
Raizō Ichikawa Hyosuke Yagyu
Shintarō Katsu
Shintarō Katsu Tsunashiro
Naritoshi Hayashi
Naritoshi Hayashi
Shunji Natsume
Miyako Tachibana
Miyako Tachibana
Yataro Kurokawa
Yataro Kurokawa Miyamoto Musashi
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Rieko Sumi
Rieko Sumi

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