King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō

A biographical documentary produced as part of the 20th anniversary project of the silent film appreciation society led by Shunsui Matsuda, who was known as a silent film narrator, film collector and exhibitor. The film features interviews with directors and related parties involved in the production while inserting scenes from period dramas starring Tsumasanburo Bando throughout from Matsuda’s extensive collection. Completed in 1980 but not released to the general public until 1993 on the 40th anniversary of Bando’s death and Matsuda’s seventh anniversary.

91min
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IMDB rating6.2/10

About King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō

King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō Overview

A biographical documentary produced as part of the 20th anniversary project of the silent film appreciation society led by Shunsui Matsuda, who was known as a silent film narrator, film collector and exhibitor. The film features interviews with directors and related parties involved in the production while inserting scenes from period dramas starring Tsumasanburo Bando throughout from Matsuda’s extensive collection. Completed in 1980 but not released to the general public until 1993 on the 40th anniversary of Bando’s death and Matsuda’s seventh anniversary.

Runtime: 91min

Extra details

Original Title: 阪妻―阪東妻三郎の生涯
Original Language: Japanese
Directed By: Shunsui Matsuda
Production Companies
Matsuda Eigasha