The Bushido Blade
Brief Synopsis
A steel samurai blade that was to be given to the American ambassador by the Emperor of Japan is stolen. American sailors and Japanese samurai are sent to find it.
Cast & Crew
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Tom Kotani
Director
Richard Boone
Mako
Frank Converse
Mayumi Atano
Sonny Chiba
Film Details
Also Known As
Bloody Bushido Blade, The, Bushido Blade
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Historical
Release Date
1982
Location
Toho Studios, Japan
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 32m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
Synopsis
Yokahama, 1854. Commodore Perry's efforts to open diplomatic relations with Japan are hampered when the Shogun's gift to the US president, a prized sword, is stolen. The Japanese, particularly the Shogun's commander, will lose face unless it is recovered.
Director
Tom Kotani
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Bloody Bushido Blade, The, Bushido Blade
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Historical
Release Date
1982
Location
Toho Studios, Japan
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 32m
Sound
Mono
Color
Color
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1982
Began and completed shooting in 1978.
Film was broadcast domestially over cable-tv before being released theatrically in 1982 under title "The Bloody Bushido Blade."
Released in United States 1982
