Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows

Kaze Hikaru Ken Hachigakuto Himon (風光る剣八嶽党秘聞)1997

FROM THE PEN OF MASTER STORYTELLER FUJISAWA Shuhei!

Toshio Masuda,Makoto Ohara
2h 14m
January 2, 1997 · Japan

Overview

Made-for-TV movie based on the novel “The Puppeteer in the Shadows” by master storyteller Fujisawa Shuhei, this tale of swordsmanship, heroism, and romance in the highest chambers of power in the Tokugawa shogunate. Caught up in deadly intrigue at Edo Castle after fulfilling a dying man wish. Now forced to rely on his mastery of swordsmanship. Tsurumi, who walked away from his samurai status to practice calligraphy is caught between opposing forces leading to fierce battles among samurai and ninja!

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 2, 1997
Original language: English
Spoken languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan
Production: NHK Sôgô
Cast: Kiichi Nakai,Tetsuro Tamba,Saki Takaoka,Kōtarō Satomi,Jiro Sakagami,Toshio Kurosawa,Takahiro Tamura,Masahiko Tsugawa
Director: Toshio Masuda,Makoto Ohara
Writer: Shuhei Fujisawa
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
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