Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows(1997)
Kaze Hikaru Ken Hachigakuto Himon (風光る剣 八嶽党秘聞)
FROM THE PEN OF MASTER STORYTELLER FUJISAWA Shuhei!
Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows Synopsis
Made-for-TV movie based on the novel “The Puppeteer in the Shadows” by master storyteller Fujisawa Shuhei, this tale of swordsmanship, heroism, and romance in the highest chambers of power in the Tokugawa shogunate. Caught up in deadly intrigue at Edo Castle after fulfilling a dying man wish. Now forced to rely on his mastery of swordsmanship. Tsurumi, who walked away from his samurai status to practice calligraphy is caught between opposing forces leading to fierce battles among samurai and ninja!
Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows (1997) is a drama and action film directed by Toshio Masuda, released on January 2, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Kiichi Nakai, Tetsuro Tamba, Saki Takaoka and Kōtarō Satomi.
- Director:
- Toshio Masuda
- Writers:
- Shuhei Fujisawa
- Production:
- NHK Sôgô
- Status:
- Released
Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows (1997) Trailer
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Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kiichi Nakai
Tetsuro Tamba
Saki Takaoka
Kōtarō Satomi
Jiro Sakagami
Toshio Kurosawa
Takahiro Tamura
Masahiko Tsugawa
as Okisugu Tanuma
Key crew
Directed by Toshio Masuda, written by Shuhei Fujisawa.
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Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows (1997) includes Kiichi Nakai, Tetsuro Tamba, Saki Takaoka, Kōtarō Satomi and Jiro Sakagami. The film was directed by Toshio Masuda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows released?
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Fujisawa Shuhei's Sparkling Sword: Puppeteer in the Shadows was released on January 2, 1997 and runs for 2h 14m.
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