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This article is about the film adaptation. For the manga series, see Mibu Gishiden. When the Last Sword Is Drawn (壬生義士伝, Mibu Gishi Den, Legend of the Loyal Retainers of Mibu) is a 2002 historical drama film directed by Yōjirō Takita loosely based on real historical events.
Jan 18, 2003 · A samurai drama film about a family man who joins a notorious clan in the turbulent era of the Meiji Restoration. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, quotes, and more.
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- Drama, History
- Yôjirô Takita
- 2003-01-18
When the Last Sword is Drawn. (Japanese with English subtitles) Winner of numerous Japanese Academy Awards, Yojiro Takita's period masterpiece recounts the life of samurai Kanichiro Yoshimura - a controversial character - and the waning days of feudal Japan.
A Japanese drama film about a samurai's complex relationship with his friend and rival. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, and is rated 4.5/5 stars by users on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Yojiro Takita
- History, Drama, Adventure
- Kiichi Nakai
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A samurai joins a notorious clan to support his family in the turbulent period of the Emperor and the Shogun. IMDb provides a brief summary of the film, but no synopsis or details yet.
Peter Bradshaw. Friday 17 December 2004. The Guardian. Impeccable design: When The Last Sword is Drawn. A superlative performance from Kiichi Nakai is the reason for appreciating this...
