The Hidden Blade(2004)
隠し剣 鬼の爪
The Hidden Blade Synopsis
Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.
The Hidden Blade (2004) is a drama and romance film directed by Yoji Yamada, released on October 30, 2004 with a runtime of 2h 12m. It stars Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, Hidetaka Yoshioka and Yukiyoshi Ozawa. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 129 ratings.
- Director:
- Yoji Yamada
- Writers:
- Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada, Shuhei Fujisawa
- Producers:
- Hiroshi Fukazawa, Ichiro Yamamoto
- Cinematographer:
- Mutsuo Naganuma
- Composer:
- Isao Tomita
- Production:
- Eisei Gekijo, Shochiku, MAKE-UP DIMENSIONS, Nippon Television Network Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Nippan Group Holdings, Tokyo Laboratory
- Status:
- Released
The Hidden Blade (2004) Trailer
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The Hidden Blade Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masatoshi Nagase
as Munezô Katagiri
Takako Matsu
as Kie
Hidetaka Yoshioka
as Samon Shimada
Yukiyoshi Ozawa
as Yaichirô Hazama
Tomoko Tabata
as Shino Katagiri
Chieko Baisho
as Mrs. Katagiri
Kunie Tanaka
as Kanbê Katagiri
Sachiko Mitsumoto
as Mrs. Iseya
Reiko Takashima
as Hazama's Wife
Nana Saito
as Bun
Nenji Kobayashi
as Kôda
Ken Ogata
as Chief Retainer Hori
Key crew
Directed by Yoji Yamada, written by Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada and Shuhei Fujisawa, produced by Hiroshi Fukazawa and Ichiro Yamamoto.
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The Hidden Blade Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 129 ratings.
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The Hidden Blade – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hidden Blade online?
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The Hidden Blade (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from Rakuten Viki. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Hidden Blade?
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The main cast of The Hidden Blade (2004) includes Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yukiyoshi Ozawa and Tomoko Tabata. The film was directed by Yoji Yamada. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hidden Blade released?
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The Hidden Blade was released on October 30, 2004 and runs for 2h 12m.
Is The Hidden Blade worth watching?
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The Hidden Blade (2004) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 129 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hidden Blade?
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Yes. The official The Hidden Blade trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.