The Hidden Blade (2004)
Original title: 隠し剣 鬼の爪
The Hidden Blade is a 2004 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Yoji Yamada, with a running time of 2h 12m. It stars Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu and Hidetaka Yoshioka.
Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.
Where to watch The Hidden Blade
Rent: Rakuten Viki
Cast
- Masatoshi Nagase as Munezô Katagiri
- Takako Matsu as Kie
- Hidetaka Yoshioka as Samon Shimada
- Yukiyoshi Ozawa as Yaichirô Hazama
- Tomoko Tabata as Shino Katagiri
- Chieko Baisho as Mrs. Katagiri
- Kunie Tanaka as Kanbê Katagiri
- Sachiko Mitsumoto as Mrs. Iseya
- Reiko Takashima as Hazama's Wife
- Nana Saito as Bun
- Nenji Kobayashi as Kôda
- Ken Ogata as Chief Retainer Hori