Broken Swords (1969)
The tragic, yet exciting story of the friendship between Nakayama Yasubei, a member of the 47 Ronin, and Tange Tenzen, a relative by marriage of the vile Lord Kira. Remake of Hakuôki AKA Samurai Vendetta (1959).
Released: May 30, 1969
Runtime: 90 minutes
Stars: Hiroki Matsukata, Kōjirō Hongō, Tomomi Iwai, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi, Yoshihiko Aoyama, Yoshi Katō
Crew: Kazuo Ikehiro (Director), Masaichi Nagata (Producer), Chikashi Makiura (Cinematography), Takeo Watanabe (Music), Kôsuke Gomi (Story), Daisuke Itō (Writer)