Tange Sazen

Tange Sazen 1963 Directed by Seiichirō Uchikawa 丹下左膳

In 1730, the Tokugawa Shogunate orders the Yagyu Clan to repair a huge shrine. Since it cannot refuse the Shogunate's request, the impoverished Yagyu Clan tries to raise funds by obtaining a sword which holds the key to a wondrous, hidden treasure. After learning the sword's secret, Tange Sazen sides with the Yagyu Clan, but his motive seems to be more than just pure interest in the treasure...

Country Japan

Production Country Japan

Language Japanese

Spoken Language Japanese

Production Company Shochiku

Release Date 17 November 1963

95 mins