Miyamoto Musashi
宮本武蔵
Synopsis
Shinobu and her brother Genichiro plead with famous swordsman Musashi Miyamoto to teach them to avenge their father's death. The perpetrators of their father's demise see the siblings practicing, and so enlist the help of another revered swordsman, Kojiro Sasaki, giving the latter an excuse to battle Miyamoto.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Screenplay & Story
- Kan Kikuchi, Matsutarō Kawaguchi
- Original Title
- 宮本武蔵
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenji Mizoguchi
Kan Kikuchi, Matsutarō Kawaguchi
Shigeto Miki
Department Leadership Roster
Kenji Mizoguchi
Director
Kan Kikuchi
Writer
Shigeto Miki
Director of Photography
Matsutarō Kawaguchi
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miyamoto Musashi
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What is Miyamoto Musashi about?
Shinobu and her brother Genichiro plead with famous swordsman Musashi Miyamoto to teach them to avenge their father's death. The perpetrators of their father's demise see the siblings practicing, and so enlist the help of another revered swordsman, Kojiro Sasaki, giving the latter an excuse to battle Miyamoto.
Who directed Miyamoto Musashi?
Miyamoto Musashi was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
Who stars in Miyamoto Musashi?
The principal cast of Miyamoto Musashi includes Chōjūrō Kawarasaki, Kan'emon Nakamura, Kigoro Ikushima, Kinuyo Tanaka.
When was Miyamoto Musashi released and how long is it?
Miyamoto Musashi was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 56m.