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Release Year1951
Runtime1h 04m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Action, Drama
Votes3
DirectorKyōtarō Namiki
WritersShinobu Hashimoto
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMiki, the Swordman
About Miki, the Swordman
After mastering swordsmanship at the dojo of Chiba Shusaku, and unable to serve a clan due to his illness, Hirate Miki becomes a ronin who winds up as bodyguard to Shigezo of Sasagawa leading up to an epic battle.
Directed by Kyōtarō Namiki, Miki, the Swordman leans on a strong ensemble — So Yamamura, Ryūnosuke Tsukigata, Ranko Hanai — 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 adventure titles of 1951.
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