The Fencing Master
The Fencing Master tells the story of a man trying to survive as the only world he knows is becoming increasingly irrelevant. Danpei Ichikawa lives for swordfighting – he was once a renowned kabuki swordfight choreographer, and as the Chairman of the New National Theatre Company, he wants nothing more than to choreograph the swordfights for the modern plays put on by the company.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Fencing Master
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 30, 1962
Runtime
1h 26m
Genres
Drama, Action, Adventure
User Score
55%
Original Title
殺陣師段平
Production Companies
Daiei Film
Director
Shunkai Mizuho
Description
The Fencing Master tells the story of a man trying to survive as the only world he knows is becoming increasingly irrelevant. Danpei Ichikawa lives for swordfighting – he was once a renowned kabuki swordfight choreographer, and as the Chairman of the New National Theatre Company, he wants nothing more than to choreograph the swordfights for the modern plays put on by the company.