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A Tale of Archery at the Sanjusangendo
A Tale of Archery at the Sanjusangendo

A Tale of Archery at the Sanjusangendo

5.8/10
June 28, 1945
77 minutes
Mikio Naruse
War Drama History

Overview

Young, timid bowmaster Kazuma seeks to beat the archery record set by Hoshino Kanzaemon, a mysterious figure who, it is rumoured, drove the previous champion—Kazuma’s father—to suicide. Possessed of much raw talent, Kazuma is very much a coward, holing up in an inn and generally avoiding confrontation. Despite his best attempts to remain clandestine, the locals know of Kazuma’s purpose and an attempt is made on his life. He's saved by Karatsu Kanbei, a samurai who offers to help Kazuma hone his archery skills, though it becomes clear that this apparently selfless stranger has potentially shady ulterior motives.

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Movie Details

Release Date

June 28, 1945

Runtime

77 minutes

Director

Mikio Naruse

Rating

5.8/10

Production Companies

TOHO

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