
Period film from 1934.
Directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa, With a Single Sword Bale leans on a strong ensemble — Kazuo Hasegawa, Yoshiko Okada, Kōkichi Takada — 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 history titles of 1934.
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