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"The defence of one’s honour can drive a man insane!"

Nov 1 1964 Not Rated 1h 44m
Action, Drama

An innocuous comment during a weapon inspection wounds the pride of low-ranking samurai Shinpachi, leading to an argument with his superior. The situation snowballs out of control, leading to a deadly duel and political fallout which threatens the entire clan. Declared mentally unstable by the corrupt authority, Shinpachi begins his descent into true insanity…

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Plot

Shinpachi, a poor samurai with no prospects, gets in an argument with Magodayu, a high-ranking officer, resulting in an illegal duel and Magodayu's death. To save face for both familes, both participants are declared insane, and Shinapachi is exiled to a remote temple.

Written by

Shinobu Hashimoto

Directed by

Tadashi Imai

Cast

Kinnosuke Nakamura, Tetsurô Tanba, Yoshiko Mita

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Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Toei Company

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Awards

N/A

Trailers
Masters of Cinema Trailer
Featurettes
Masters of Cinema Special Edition Blu-ray Unboxing
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Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
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