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Release Year2012
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes3
DirectorMichael Fredianelli
WritersMichael Fredianelli
TypeFeature Film
Rating2.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Dry Blade
About The Dry Blade
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.
Directed by Michael Fredianelli, The Dry Blade leans on a strong ensemble — Michael Nosé, Henry Lee, Carl Joseph Schreiber — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2012.
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