King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō
阪妻―阪東妻三郎の生涯
Synopsis
A biographical documentary produced as part of the 20th anniversary project of the silent film appreciation society led by Shunsui Matsuda, who was known as a silent film narrator, film collector and exhibitor. The film features interviews with directors and related parties involved in the production while inserting scenes from period dramas starring Tsumasanburo Bando throughout from Matsuda’s extensive collection. Completed in 1980 but not released to the general public until 1993 on the 40th anniversary of Bando’s death and Matsuda’s seventh anniversary.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shunsui Matsuda
- Screenplay & Story
- Tadao Satō
- Original Title
- 阪妻―阪東妻三郎の生涯
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Matsuda Eigasha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shunsui Matsuda
Tadao Satō
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Shunsui Matsuda
Director
Tadao Satō
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What is King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō about?
A biographical documentary produced as part of the 20th anniversary project of the silent film appreciation society led by Shunsui Matsuda, who was known as a silent film narrator, film collector and exhibitor. The film features interviews with directors and related parties involved in the production while inserting scenes from period dramas starring Tsumasanburo Bando throughout from Matsuda’s extensive collection. Completed in 1980 but not released to the general public until 1993 on the 40th anniversary of Bando’s death and Matsuda’s seventh anniversary.
Who directed King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō?
King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō was directed by Shunsui Matsuda.
Who stars in King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō?
The principal cast of King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō includes Shunsui Matsuda, Hiroshi Inagaki, Daisuke Itō, Ryū Kuze, Shizuko Mori.
When was King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō released and how long is it?
King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.