Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows
Kaze Hikaru Ken Hachigakuto Himon (風光る剣 八嶽党秘聞)
“FROM THE PEN OF MASTER STORYTELLER FUJISAWA Shuhei!”
Synopsis
Made-for-TV movie based on the novel “The Puppeteer in the Shadows” by master storyteller Fujisawa Shuhei, this tale of swordsmanship, heroism, and romance in the highest chambers of power in the Tokugawa shogunate. Caught up in deadly intrigue at Edo Castle after fulfilling a dying man wish. Now forced to rely on his mastery of swordsmanship. Tsurumi, who walked away from his samurai status to practice calligraphy is caught between opposing forces leading to fierce battles among samurai and ninja!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toshio Masuda, Makoto Ohara
- Screenplay & Story
- Shuhei Fujisawa
- Original Title
- Kaze Hikaru Ken Hachigakuto Himon (風光る剣 八嶽党秘聞)
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- NHK Sôgô
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toshio Masuda, Makoto Ohara
Shuhei Fujisawa
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Toshio Masuda
Director
Makoto Ohara
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What is Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows about?
Made-for-TV movie based on the novel “The Puppeteer in the Shadows” by master storyteller Fujisawa Shuhei, this tale of swordsmanship, heroism, and romance in the highest chambers of power in the Tokugawa shogunate. Caught up in deadly intrigue at Edo Castle after fulfilling a dying man wish. Now forced to rely on his mastery of swordsmanship. Tsurumi, who walked away from his samurai status to practice calligraphy is caught between opposing forces leading to fierce battles among samurai and ninja!
Who directed Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows?
Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows was directed by Toshio Masuda, Makoto Ohara.
Who stars in Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows?
The principal cast of Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows includes Kiichi Nakai, Tetsuro Tamba, Saki Takaoka, Kōtarō Satomi, Jiro Sakagami.
When was Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows released and how long is it?
Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.