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Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death (1971): Cast

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Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death is a 1971 action drama directed by Tomu Uchida, starring Kinnosuke Nakamura as Musashi Miyamoto, Rentaro Mikuni and Hiroshi Tanaka. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Tomu Uchida
Genres
Action , Drama , History
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toho
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death About?

The premise of Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death without spoilers.

Rentaro Mikuni shines as Baiken Shishido, Musashi’s rival, in the series’ final episode. Though the antagonist, Baiken is a devoted husband and father who seeks Musashi’s death to avenge his brother‑in‑law, wielding a chain‑and‑sickle against Musashi’s sword. Mikuni’s performance gives the character human depth and compelling emotion.

Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death Themes & Keywords

· 17 tags
  • sword
  • swordsman
  • chain
  • chain and sickle
  • wanderer
  • japanese woman
  • vengeance
  • kidnapping
  • boy
  • mother son relationship
  • father son relationship
  • duel
+5 more
  • husband wife relationship
  • sixth part
  • sequel
  • jidai geki
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death Cast & Characters

Kinnosuke Nakamura leads the cast as Musashi Miyamoto, with Rentaro Mikuni as Baiken Shishido and Hiroshi Tanaka. Directed by Tomu Uchida; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Tomu Uchida

More films directed by Tomu Uchida: Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro, A Fugitive from the Past, Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple and Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style.

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Details

Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Shinken shobu” and “Sword of Death”.

Also known as
  • Shinken shobu
  • Sword of Death
  • Miyamoto Musashi: Swords of Death
  • Duel à mort
  • Musashi contre Baiken
  • 宫本武蔵 真剑胜负

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Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death?

Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death released?

Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death was released on February 20, 1971.

Who directed Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death?

Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death was directed by Tomu Uchida.

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Who is in the cast of Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death?

Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death stars Kinnosuke Nakamura as Musashi Miyamoto, Rentaro Mikuni as Baiken Shishido and Hiroshi Tanaka, among 12 credited actors.

Does Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death have a post-credit scene?

No. Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death in?

The original language of Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death is Japanese.

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