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Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn (1966): Cast

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Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn is a 1966 action drama directed by Hideo Gosha, starring Kinnosuke Nakamura as Samanosuke / Tange Sazen, Junkichi Orimoto and Seizaburô Kawazu. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Hideo Gosha
Genres
Action , Adventure , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn About?

The premise of Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn without spoilers.

After being ambushed, mutilated and left for dead while on a clan mission, the loyal samurai Samanosuke survives but loses an eye and an arm. Assuming the alias Tange Sazen, he embarks on a quest to retrieve a stolen urn of great hidden value to his clan, while his own mysterious motives drive his pursuit and he confronts those who betrayed him.

Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn Themes & Keywords

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  • one armed swordsman
  • remake
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Cast & crew

Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn Cast & Characters

Kinnosuke Nakamura leads the cast as Samanosuke / Tange Sazen, with Junkichi Orimoto as Ippusai and Seizaburô Kawazu as Guraku. Directed by Hideo Gosha; 19 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Hideo Gosha

More films directed by Hideo Gosha: The Oil-Hell Murder, Heat Wave, Four Days of Snow and Blood and Gate of Flesh.

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Details

Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Tange Sazen: Hien iaigiri” and “Samourai sans honneur”.

Also known as
  • Tange Sazen: Hien iaigiri
  • Samourai sans honneur
  • 丹下左膳之飞燕居合斩
  • Tange Sazen: El secreto de la urna
  • Samouraï sans honneur
  • 丹下左膳之飛燕居合斬

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Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn?

Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn released?

Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn was released on May 25, 1966.

Who directed Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn?

Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn was directed by Hideo Gosha.

More films by Hideo Gosha

Who is in the cast of Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn?

Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn stars Kinnosuke Nakamura as Samanosuke / Tange Sazen, Junkichi Orimoto as Ippusai and Seizaburô Kawazu as Guraku, among 19 credited actors.

Does Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn have a post-credit scene?

No. Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn in?

The original language of Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn is Japanese.

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