Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend(2016)
Meet a real-life ninja master!
Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend Synopsis
Ninjas are enduring, iconic figures of Japan. They were active about 500 years ago during the country's Warring States period. And these days, they're thought to be long gone. But centuries later, one ninja is still with us. 84-year-old Masaaki Hatsumi is a successor of the Togakure school. He teaches a supreme form of self-defense to more than 100,000 students around the world, including FBI agents and army personnel. Hatsumi can easily fend off attacks from these tough disciples and make them unmovable using just one finger. What is the essence of his astonishing art? This program investigates the hidden power of this ninja master.
Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend (2016) is a documentary film directed by Fuyuhiko Nishi, released on July 2, 2016 with a runtime of 49m. It stars Masaaki Hatsumi, Jack Hoban, Rina Takeda and Tatsuya Naka. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Fuyuhiko Nishi
- Production:
- NHK World
- Status:
- Released
Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend before you stream it.
Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masaaki Hatsumi
as Himself
- Jack Hoban
Jack Hoban
as Himself
Rina Takeda
- Tatsuya Naka
Tatsuya Naka
Sonny Chiba
Key crew
Directed by Fuyuhiko Nishi.
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Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend?
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The main cast of Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend (2016) includes Masaaki Hatsumi, Jack Hoban, Rina Takeda, Tatsuya Naka and Sonny Chiba. The film was directed by Fuyuhiko Nishi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend released?
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Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend was released on July 2, 2016 and runs for 49m.
Is Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend worth watching?
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Masaaki Hatsumi: Living Ninja Legend (2016) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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