Vendetta of a Samurai (1952)
The famous showdown at Kagiya corner has been told many times, but never before with the realism and intensity of this version scripted by Kurosawa Akira and starring Mifune Toshiro as the famed swordsman who must face his best friend as they are forced to take opposite sides in a vendetta caused by the murder of a family member. Told mostly in flashback as the avengers await the arrival of their quarry, this film displays true heroism in the face of fear as most of the combatants, while of the samurai class are not skilled swordsmen. They contrast sharply with the true warriors involved in this battle. Araki Mataemon (Mifune), who was not only a direct student of Yagyu Munenori, but the founder of his own sword style under the Yagyu name is a powerful force ready to assist his brother-in-law against the murderer's allies that include not only another noted sword teacher, but the deadly spear of Katsumi no Hanbei.Vendetta of a Samurai featuring Toshirō Mifune and Yuriko Hamada is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel. It's an action & adventure and drama movie with an average IMDb audience rating of 6.5 (271 votes).
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Why to Watch Vendetta of a Samurai
Vendetta of a Samurai offers a unique and realistic portrayal of the famous showdown at Kagiya corner, scripted by the renowned Kurosawa Akira and starring the talented Mifune Toshiro. This brings a fresh perspective to a well-known historical event.
The movie delves into the complexities of samurai class and their skills in swordsmanship, contrasting the true warriors with those who are not skilled, thus providing a deep exploration of heroism and fear.
The movie is a blend of Drama, History, and Action & Adventure genres, offering a captivating mix of intense action, historical context, and dramatic storytelling that keeps the audience engaged.
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#1703 Ranked in Movies on The Criterion Channel
#17309 Ranked in Action & Adventure Movies
#52171 Ranked in Drama Movies
Vendetta of a Samurai has an average IMDb audience rating of 6.5 (271 votes). The movie is somewhat popular with Reelgood users lately.
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The famous showdown at Kagiya corner has been told many times, but never before with the realism and intensity of this version scripted by Kurosawa Akira and starring Mifune Toshiro as the famed swordsman who must face his best friend as they are forced to take opposite sides in a vendetta caused by the murder of a family member. Told mostly in flashback as the avengers await the arrival of their quarry, this film displays true heroism in the face of fear as most of the combatants, while of the samurai class are not skilled swordsmen. They contrast sharply with the true warriors involved in this battle. Araki Mataemon (Mifune), who was not only a direct student of Yagyu Munenori, but the founder of his own sword style under the Yagyu name is a powerful force ready to assist his brother-in-law against the murderer's allies that include not only another noted sword teacher, but the deadly spear of Katsumi no Hanbei.