Sword of Fury (1973) follows the journey of a young swordsman, portrayed by Hideki Takahashi, as he embarks on a quest for martial excellence. The film, directed by Tai Kato and produced by Shochiku Studios, is a two-part adaptation of the legendary Miyamoto Musashi. The first part chronicles the protagonist's early struggles, including his initial failures due to fighting on the losing side and his subsequent period of wandering and training. His ultimate goal is a duel with the formidable Kojiro. The second part intensifies the narrative, focusing on Musashi's meticulous planning and strategic thinking to gain an advantage in the impending duel on Ganryu Island. Unlike previous adaptations, this version of Musashi is depicted as a cunning and calculating strategist, more aligned with the historical figure's opportunistic and pragmatic nature.
Credits
Direction Tai Kato
Cast Jiro Tamiya · Mitsuko Baisho · Keiko Matsuzaka · Hideki Takahashi · Frankie Sakai · Chishu Ryu · Toshiyuki Hosokawa · Yoshi Kato
Soundtrack Hajime Kaburagi
Screenplay Yamashita Kiyomoto · Yoshitaro Nomura · Eiji Yoshikawa
Cinematography Keiji Maruyama
Technical sheet
Title Sword of Fury
Original title Miyamoto Musashi
Year 1973
Type Movie
Length 148 min.
Country Japan
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