The Greatest Man in the World
国士無双
Synopsis
In the midst of the depression, two ronin rack their brains to come up with a dishonest scheme. Taking a man from the countryside, they fashion him into Ise Isenokami, the finest swordsman under the sun. Pretending to be his followers, they visit various sword fighting dojo. Out of fear upon hearing the name Isenokami, they pay him off and do not let him enter their training halls. The impostor eventually comes face to face with the real Isenokami after rescuing his daughter, Oyae, who is caught up in a minor incident.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mansaku Itami
- Screenplay & Story
- Shigetaka Iseno
- Original Title
- 国士無双
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Kataoka Chiezo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mansaku Itami
Shigetaka Iseno
Hideo Ishimoto
Department Leadership Roster
Mansaku Itami
Director
Shigetaka Iseno
Screenplay
Hideo Ishimoto
Director of Photography
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What is The Greatest Man in the World about?
In the midst of the depression, two ronin rack their brains to come up with a dishonest scheme. Taking a man from the countryside, they fashion him into Ise Isenokami, the finest swordsman under the sun. Pretending to be his followers, they visit various sword fighting dojo. Out of fear upon hearing the name Isenokami, they pay him off and do not let him enter their training halls. The impostor eventually comes face to face with the real Isenokami after rescuing his daughter, Oyae, who is caught up in a minor incident.
Who directed The Greatest Man in the World?
The Greatest Man in the World was directed by Mansaku Itami.
Who stars in The Greatest Man in the World?
The principal cast of The Greatest Man in the World includes Shuichiro Atsumi, Junzaburō Ban, Chiezo Kataoka, Michisaburō Segawa, Isuzu Yamada.
When was The Greatest Man in the World released and how long is it?
The Greatest Man in the World was released in 1932 with a total runtime of 11m.