King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō

1988
6.2| 1h31m| en
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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.

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Matsuda Eigasha

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StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.
Konterr Brilliant and touching
Celia A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.
Darin One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.