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Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba

7.0(5)193757m1

The tale of Nakayama Yasubei’s duel is famous, even if he in reality probably did not cut down 18 opponents. The story has been related in film, rakugo, kodan and on stage many times, in part because Nakayama later joined the famous 47 Ronin (Chushingura) as Horibe Yasubei. But Makino and Inagaki’s version gives no hint of this more serious future, playing up the thrills and the comedy with Bando’s bravura performance. The multiple pans of Yasubei running to the duel are an exemplar of the experimental flourishes of 1930s Japanese cinema and the final duel, performed virtually like a dance number, is a marker of Makino’s love of rhythm and one of the best sword fights in Japanese film history. The film was originally released under the title Chikemuri Takadanoba (Bloody Takadanobaba) with a length of 57 minutes, but suffered some cuts and a title change when it was re-released in 1952.

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    7.0/10

    5 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Japanese

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Still from Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba

Release dates

  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical31 Dec 1937

Frequently asked questions

When was Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba released?
Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba was released on 31 December 1937.
Where can I watch Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba online?
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Is there a Hindi trailer for Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba?
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What is the rating of Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba?
Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 5 votes.
Who directed Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba?
Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba (1937) was directed by Masahiro Makino.
How long is Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba?
Blood Spilled at Takadanobaba runs for 57m.

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