Movie Description

新吾十番勝負1

(1981)

Overview

The classic tale of the shogun's illegitimate son Aoi Shingo is told in three parts as he strives to become the greatest fencer in Japan, while his father Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune seeks to reunite with his lost son.  Part 1 sets up the story and introduces the characters.  When the secrets of Shingo's birth are revealed to him, it sets off a series of events that bring him to cross swords with members of the shogun's inner circle. 

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Original Title新吾十番勝負1

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1981-05-15

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 30m

Production CompaniesMifune Productions,Fuji Television Network

Genres

  • Action
  • Drama
  • TV Movie