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Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai
6.3 / 10• 2009• 1h 12m•NR• Japanese
AnimationActionDocumentary
Storyline
The film’s story centers on Musashi Miyamoto, one of the most famous swordsmen in Japanese history. He pioneered the Hyouhou Niten Ichi-ryuu style of two-sword fighting and wrote “The Book of Five Rings,” a book that has been compared to Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War” for its insight on tactics and strategy.
Cast & Crew
Takayuki Sugo
Kiichi Inukai (voice)
LeadTK
Takeharu Kunimoto
Rōkyoku (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Mizuho Nishikubo's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Musashi: The Dream of the Last Samurai is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
