Kenpu Renpeikan
剣風練兵館
Synopsis
Near the end of the shogunate in Japan, Katsura Shogoro and his fellow samurai from the southwestern domain of Choshu enter the dojo of Saito Yakuro, the famed Shindo Munen Ryu swordsmen of Renpeikan in Edo. Katsura is initially not welcomed by the other, senior dojo followers. Undeterred, he focuses on improving his skill not only in swordsmanship but also learning how to repel the foreign British and American ships that threaten their domain.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kiyohiko Ushihara
- Screenplay & Story
- Shōtarō Saijō
- Original Score
- Yoshinobu Shiraki
- Original Title
- 剣風練兵館
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiyohiko Ushihara
Shōtarō Saijō, Kan Kikuchi, Motoyama Tekishu
Yoshinobu Shiraki
Mitsuzō Miyata
Shizuo Hattori
Department Leadership Roster
Kiyohiko Ushihara
Director
Shizuo Hattori
Producer
Shōtarō Saijō
Screenplay
Mitsuzō Miyata
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kenpu Renpeikan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kenpu Renpeikan about?
Near the end of the shogunate in Japan, Katsura Shogoro and his fellow samurai from the southwestern domain of Choshu enter the dojo of Saito Yakuro, the famed Shindo Munen Ryu swordsmen of Renpeikan in Edo. Katsura is initially not welcomed by the other, senior dojo followers. Undeterred, he focuses on improving his skill not only in swordsmanship but also learning how to repel the foreign British and American ships that threaten their domain.
Who directed Kenpu Renpeikan?
Kenpu Renpeikan was directed by Kiyohiko Ushihara.
Who stars in Kenpu Renpeikan?
The principal cast of Kenpu Renpeikan includes Tsumasaburō Bandō, Shinobu Araki, Tsushima Keiichiro, Mitsusaburō Ramon, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata.
When was Kenpu Renpeikan released and how long is it?
Kenpu Renpeikan was released in 1944 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Kenpu Renpeikan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Kenpu Renpeikan was composed by Yoshinobu Shiraki.