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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kunio Watanabe
- Screenplay & Story
- Kunio Watanabe
- Original Score
- Eiichi Yamada
- Original Title
- 大菩薩峠
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kunio Watanabe
Kunio Watanabe, Kaizan Nakazato
Eiichi Yamada
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Kunio Watanabe
Director
Kunio Watanabe
Screenplay
Eiichi Yamada
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merciless Blade
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Merciless Blade about?
The first film in the 1953 trilogy based on the long novel series The Great Bodhisattva Pass.
Who directed Merciless Blade?
Merciless Blade was directed by Kunio Watanabe.
Who stars in Merciless Blade?
The principal cast of Merciless Blade includes Kusuo Abe, Shinobu Chihara, Kensaku Hara, Haruyo Ichikawa, Kunio Kaga.
When was Merciless Blade released and how long is it?
Merciless Blade was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Merciless Blade?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Merciless Blade was composed by Eiichi Yamada.