Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan - 1956

It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed Yagyu clan. In one of their earliest films together, superstars Ichikawa Raizo and Katsu Shintaro are magnificent as the two finest young swordsmen in the clan. As they vie for the hand of a beautiful woman their loyalty comes into question during an attack on their lord. When one of them masters the secret technique taught to him by Miyamoto Musashi, it leads to bloody violence that can tear the clan apart! Filled with superb swordplay this rare classic is not to be missed!

83min
1956
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.3/10

About Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan

Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan Overview

It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed Yagyu clan. In one of their earliest films together, superstars Ichikawa Raizo and Katsu Shintaro are magnificent as the two finest young swordsmen in the clan. As they vie for the hand of a beautiful woman their loyalty comes into question during an attack on their lord. When one of them masters the secret technique taught to him by Miyamoto Musashi, it leads to bloody violence that can tear the clan apart! Filled with superb swordplay this rare classic is not to be missed!

Runtime: 83min

Extra details

Original Title: 柳生连也斋:秘传月影抄
Original Language: Japanese
Directed By: Katsuhiko Tasaka
Production Companies
Daiei Film