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Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman (1969): Cast

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Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman is a 1969 action drama directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, starring Yōko Matsuyama as Oichi, Bin Amatsu and Jun Tatara. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman (1969) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Sadatsugu Matsuda
Genres
Drama , Action , Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku Kyoto
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman About?

The premise of Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman without spoilers.

After being abandoned by her mother and struck blind by lightning, Oichi is taken under the wing of a wandering ronin who teaches her swordsmanship. Following her guardian’s death, she turns her skill into a bounty‑hunting trade, cutting down challengers through war‑torn lands while pursuing her mother and revenge, her relentless quest driving her onward.

Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • yakuza
  • mother
  • girl
  • young
  • blind swordswoman
  • blindness
  • revenge
  • sword fight
  • martial arts
  • orphan
  • samurai
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Cast & crew

Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman Cast & Characters

Yōko Matsuyama leads the cast as Oichi, with Bin Amatsu as Denzō and Jun Tatara as Nihei. Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Sadatsugu Matsuda

More films directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda: Trapped, the Crimson Bat and Duel of Blood and Sand.

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Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Die blinde schwertschwingende Frau” and “Mekura no oichi monogatari: Makkana nagaradori”.

Also known as
  • Die blinde schwertschwingende Frau
  • Mekura no oichi monogatari: Makkana nagaradori
  • Oici, korveni mac pravde
  • Blind Oichi Story: Red Bird of Flight
  • Makkana nagaradori
  • A kardforgatónő
  • Crimson Pirate
  • Mekurano Oichi monogatari: Makkana nagaradori
  • 深红蝙蝠盲女剑
  • 深紅蝙蝠盲女劍

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Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman?

Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman released?

Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman was released on March 15, 1969.

Who directed Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman?

Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.

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Who is in the cast of Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman?

Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman stars Yōko Matsuyama as Oichi, Bin Amatsu as Denzō and Jun Tatara as Nihei, among 14 credited actors.

Does Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman have a post-credit scene?

No. Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman in?

The original language of Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman is Japanese.

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