Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman
めくらのお市物語 真赤な流れ鳥
Synopsis
A young girl named Oichi is abandoned by her mother and blinded by a lightning strike. When her guardian is killed, she learns to wield a sword from a traveling ronin. As she develops into a master swordsman, her profession becomes that of a bounty hunter. Many test her sword and many die by her skills. She travels throughout the countryside to seek her mother and her revenge.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sadatsugu Matsuda
- Screenplay & Story
- Ichirō Miyagawa, Ikuro Suzuki, Hajime Takaiwa
- Original Score
- Hajime Kaburagi
- Original Title
- めくらのお市物語 真赤な流れ鳥
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku Kyoto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sadatsugu Matsuda
Ichirō Miyagawa, Ikuro Suzuki, Hajime Takaiwa, Teruo Tanaka
Hajime Kaburagi
Shintarō Kawasaki
Katsumi Kawai
Tsugio Saito
Department Leadership Roster
Hajime Kaburagi
Original Music Composer
Sadatsugu Matsuda
Director
Ichirō Miyagawa
Screenplay
Katsumi Kawai
Editor
Ikuro Suzuki
Screenplay
Shintarō Kawasaki
Director of Photography
Hajime Takaiwa
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman about?
A young girl named Oichi is abandoned by her mother and blinded by a lightning strike. When her guardian is killed, she learns to wield a sword from a traveling ronin. As she develops into a master swordsman, her profession becomes that of a bounty hunter. Many test her sword and many die by her skills. She travels throughout the countryside to seek her mother and her revenge.
Who directed Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman?
Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
Who stars in Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman?
The principal cast of Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman includes Yōko Matsuyama, Chizuko Arai, Jun Tatara, Shinichi Yanagisawa, Akitake Kōno.
When was Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman released and how long is it?
Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman was composed by Hajime Kaburagi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman?
Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).