Man-Slashing Horse-Piercing Sword
斬人斬馬剣
Synopsis
In medieval Japan, a brutal and corrupt magistrate is planning to kill the child who is about to become the heir to the estate and position of the local lord and substitute his own "heir", an orphan, in order to get control of the late lord's estate and rule as the impostor's "regent". However, a mysterious stranger appears and sets out to thwart the magistrate's plans and free the people from his oppressive rule.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daisuke Itō
- Screenplay & Story
- Daisuke Itō
- Original Title
- 斬人斬馬剣
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku Kinema (Kamata)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daisuke Itō
Daisuke Itō
Hiromitsu Karasawa
Department Leadership Roster
Hiromitsu Karasawa
Director of Photography
Daisuke Itō
Director
Daisuke Itō
Writer
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What is Man-Slashing Horse-Piercing Sword about?
In medieval Japan, a brutal and corrupt magistrate is planning to kill the child who is about to become the heir to the estate and position of the local lord and substitute his own "heir", an orphan, in order to get control of the late lord's estate and rule as the impostor's "regent". However, a mysterious stranger appears and sets out to thwart the magistrate's plans and free the people from his oppressive rule.
Who directed Man-Slashing Horse-Piercing Sword?
Man-Slashing Horse-Piercing Sword was directed by Daisuke Itō.
Who stars in Man-Slashing Horse-Piercing Sword?
The principal cast of Man-Slashing Horse-Piercing Sword includes Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Hiroshi Kaneko, Misao Seki, Sôemon Wada, Kanji Ishii.
When was Man-Slashing Horse-Piercing Sword released and how long is it?
Man-Slashing Horse-Piercing Sword was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 25m.