The Hidden Blade

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.

Director

Yoji Yamada

Screenplay

Yoshitaka Asama

Screenplay

Yoji Yamada

Producer

Hiroshi Fukazawa

Producer

Ichiro Yamamoto

Original Music Composer

Isao Tomita

Director of Photography

Mutsuo Naganuma