The Blossom and the Sword
Tai Kato’s early 20th century set yakuza epic about an ordinary merchant girl (Hiroko Maki) who crosses paths with an assassin (Tetsuya Watari). The encounter sends her to jail as a suspected accomplice. Years later she marries a yakuza boss, whose gang is affiliated with working class people.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
The Blossom and the Sword
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 17, 1973
Runtime
2h 29m
Genres
Action, Drama
User Score
70%
Original Title
日本侠花伝
Production Companies
TOHO
Director
Tai Katō
Description
Tai Kato’s early 20th century set yakuza epic about an ordinary merchant girl (Hiroko Maki) who crosses paths with an assassin (Tetsuya Watari). The encounter sends her to jail as a suspected accomplice. Years later she marries a yakuza boss, whose gang is affiliated with working class people.
