Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman(1969)
めくらのお市物語 真赤な流れ鳥
Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman Synopsis
A young girl named Oichi is abandoned by her mother and blinded by a lightning strike. When her guardian is killed, she learns to wield a sword from a traveling ronin. As she develops into a master swordsman, her profession becomes that of a bounty hunter. Many test her sword and many die by her skills. She travels throughout the countryside to seek her mother and her revenge.
Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman (1969) is a drama, action and adventure film directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, released on March 15, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Yōko Matsuyama, Chizuko Arai, Jun Tatara and Shinichi Yanagisawa. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Sadatsugu Matsuda
- Writers:
- Ichirō Miyagawa, Ikuro Suzuki, Hajime Takaiwa
- Cinematographer:
- Shintarō Kawasaki
- Composer:
- Hajime Kaburagi
- Production:
- Shochiku Kyoto
- Status:
- Released
Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Yōko Matsuyama
as Oichi
Chizuko Arai
as Omon
Jun Tatara
as Nihei
Shinichi Yanagisawa
as Hanji
Akitake Kōno
as Yasuke
Misako Tominaga
as Ohama
Bin Amatsu
as Denzō
- Kozo Yamamura
Kozo Yamamura
Keiko Koyanagi
as Osato
- Takaya Uesugi
Takaya Uesugi
- Michi Tanaka
Michi Tanaka
- Yoshio Matsuoka
Yoshio Matsuoka
Key crew
Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, written by Ichirō Miyagawa, Ikuro Suzuki and Hajime Takaiwa.
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Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 19 ratings.
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Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman online?
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Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman (1969) is available to stream on Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman?
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The main cast of Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman (1969) includes Yōko Matsuyama, Chizuko Arai, Jun Tatara, Shinichi Yanagisawa and Akitake Kōno. The film was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman released?
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Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman was released on March 15, 1969 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman worth watching?
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Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman (1969) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.