Movie Description

大菩薩峠

(1957)

Overview

First part of the famous Dai-bosatsu toge trilogy, based on Kaizan Nakazato’s unfinished long series of novels (41 books, written from 1913 to 1941). Set in the last period of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Daibosatsu Toge tells the story of Tsuke Ryunosuke, a nihilistic swordmaster who doesnt hesitate to kill anyone, bad or good. Despite the authors explicit refusal, the series were later made into plays and movies several times.

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Original Title大菩薩峠

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1957-07-13

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 46m

Production CompaniesToei Company

Genres

  • Drama