The Hidden Blade (2006): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Hidden Blade is a 2006 romantic drama directed by Yôji Yamada, starring Masatoshi Nagase and Takako Matsu. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes. Critics gave it 76 on Metacritic.
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- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- Yôji Yamada
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Tartan
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hidden Blade About?
The premise of The Hidden Blade without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During feudal Japan, samurai Munezo Katagiri grapples with conflicting desires and rigid traditions. He finds himself drawn to his family's maid, Kie, initiating a forbidden romance he knows is unsustainable. Torn between personal longing and duty, Munezo must also confront his own mortality and learn the intricacies of artillery to challenge his former friend, Yaichiro, in a decisive battle.
The Hidden Blade Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- 1860s
- samurai action
- suicide
- japan
- hostage
- clan
- swordsman
- samurai
- edo period
- jidai geki
- sword fight
- social class
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- sickness
- samurai sword
- rifle
- revenge
- prisoner
- palanquin
- overseer
- ocean
- murder
- gun
- divorce
- changing times
- caste system
- military training
- chicken
- cannon
- honor
- duty
- based on novel
- title spoken by character
The Hidden Blade Cast
Masatoshi Nagase leads the cast, with Takako Matsu. Directed by Yôji Yamada.
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Director Yôji Yamada
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One more film directed by Yôji Yamada: The Twilight Samurai.
The Hidden Blade Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Hidden Blade 76 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 76 Metascore
User score 7.6
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The Hidden Blade Plot Summary
What happens in The Hidden Blade from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The narrative unfolds in Japan during the 1860s, a significant period marked by cultural consolidation. Two samurai, Munezo Katagiri, played by Masatoshi Nagase, and Samon Shimada (Hidetaka Yoshioka), bid farewell to their companion Yaichiro Hazama (Yukiyoshi Ozawa), who is set to serve in Edo (now Tokyo) under the local shogunate. Though this position is coveted, Katagiri expresses his unease about Yaichiro’s character and foreshadows trouble when Yaichiro, already married, reveals his intention to indulge in Edo’s pleasures during his stay.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hidden Blade, scene by scene
The Hidden Blade Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Hidden Blade.
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The Hidden Blade FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Hidden Blade, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hidden Blade?
The Hidden Blade runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was The Hidden Blade released?
The Hidden Blade was released on June 23, 2006.
Who directed The Hidden Blade?
The Hidden Blade was directed by Yôji Yamada.
More films by Yôji Yamada Who is in the cast of The Hidden Blade?
The Hidden Blade stars Masatoshi Nagase and Takako Matsu.
How is The Hidden Blade rated?
The Hidden Blade has 76 on Metacritic.
Does The Hidden Blade have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hidden Blade has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Hidden Blade in?
The original language of The Hidden Blade is Japanese.
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