The Bushido Blade
“BUSHIDO means revenge - BUSHIDO means bloodshed - BUSHIDO means violent death!”
Synopsis
A steel samurai blade that was to be given to the American ambassador by the Emperor of Japan is stolen. American sailors and Japanese samurai are sent to find it.
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The Bushido Blade (1981) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-28
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Richard Boone
Matthew Perry
Toshirō Mifune
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Mike Starr
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Timothy Patrick Murphy
Midshipman Robin Burr
Frank Converse
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Laura Gemser
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William Ross
Perry's Aide
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Mayumi Asano
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Hitoshi Ōmae
Sumo
Tetsuro Tamba
Lord Yamato
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tsugunobu Kotani
- Screenplay & Story
- William Overgard
- Original Score
- Maury Laws
- Original Title
- The Bushido Blade
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Trident Films Ltd., Rankin/Bass Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tsugunobu Kotani
William Overgard
Maury Laws
Shoji Ueda
Yoshitami Kuroiwa
Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Tsugunobu Kotani
Director
William Overgard
Writer
Arthur Rankin Jr.
Producer
Yoshitami Kuroiwa
Editor
Shoji Ueda
Director of Photography
Maury Laws
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bushido Blade
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What is The Bushido Blade about?
A steel samurai blade that was to be given to the American ambassador by the Emperor of Japan is stolen. American sailors and Japanese samurai are sent to find it.
Who directed The Bushido Blade?
The Bushido Blade was directed by Tsugunobu Kotani.
Who stars in The Bushido Blade?
The principal cast of The Bushido Blade includes Richard Boone, Toshirō Mifune, Mike Starr, Timothy Patrick Murphy, Frank Converse.
When was The Bushido Blade released and how long is it?
The Bushido Blade was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bushido Blade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bushido Blade was composed by Maury Laws.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bushido Blade?
The Bushido Blade holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).