The Dry Blade
Synopsis
In 1873, Emperor Meiji abolished the rights of the samurai in favor of a modern, westernized military. With intentions to launch a bloody crusade against the government, warrior Endo Tadaoki (Henry Lee) gathers his remaining men to prepare for one last honorable battle against the emperor and regain the supremacy of the samurai. As fellow warrior Kido Masahide (Vint Carmona) refuses to join the war, he and his wife are brutally murdered at the hands of Endo's blade before being robbed of their family swords. When Kido's only son (Michael Nosé) is also pressured to join Endo's forces, he instead chooses a fatal confrontation with his parents' assailant. Suffering from a rare medical condition that renders his skin allergic to water, Ken embarks on his quest to find a sword and avenge his family's death.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE DRY BLADE (Trailer for Samurai Movie)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-06-28
Top Cast
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Michael Nosé
Ken Masahide
Henry Lee
Endo Tadaoki
Carl Joseph Schreiber
Karl Hyde
Ruth Fox
Beatrice Hyde
Connie Jo Sechrist
Matilda
Erin Tjoe
Mimi
Vint Carmona
Kido Masahide
Bryan Cartago
Hiyato
Larry Kitagawa
Man
Kimberly Lim
Naeko
Priscilla Angelíc
Asako
Lily Tung Crystal
Noburi
Kirstin Nosé
Madam
Martin Nosé
John 1
Ronald Nosé
John 2
Glenn Nosé
John 3
Brian Rapaido
Endo's Guard 1
Jeff Rapaido
Endo's Guard 2
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Fredianelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Fredianelli
- Original Score
- Yuji Oka
- Original Title
- The Dry Blade
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $4K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Fredianelli
Michael Fredianelli
Yuji Oka
Michael Fredianelli
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Fredianelli
Director
Michael Fredianelli
Writer
Michael Fredianelli
Editor
Yuji Oka
Original Music Composer
Matt Carauddo
Stunt Coordinator
Bryan Cartago
Stunt Coordinator
Lucas Okuma
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dry Blade
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What is The Dry Blade about?
In 1873, Emperor Meiji abolished the rights of the samurai in favor of a modern, westernized military. With intentions to launch a bloody crusade against the government, warrior Endo Tadaoki (Henry Lee) gathers his remaining men to prepare for one last honorable battle against the emperor and regain the supremacy of the samurai. As fellow warrior Kido Masahide (Vint Carmona) refuses to join the war, he and his wife are brutally murdered at the hands of Endo's blade before being robbed of their family swords. When Kido's only son (Michael Nosé) is also pressured to join Endo's forces, he instead chooses a fatal confrontation with his parents' assailant. Suffering from a rare medical condition that renders his skin allergic to water, Ken embarks on his quest to find a sword and avenge his family's death.
Who directed The Dry Blade?
The Dry Blade was directed by Michael Fredianelli.
Who stars in The Dry Blade?
The principal cast of The Dry Blade includes Michael Nosé, Henry Lee, Carl Joseph Schreiber, Ruth Fox, Connie Jo Sechrist.
When was The Dry Blade released and how long is it?
The Dry Blade was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dry Blade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dry Blade was composed by Yuji Oka.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dry Blade?
The Dry Blade holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).