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The Hidden Blade

2004 · 132 min · Director: Yoji Yamada

The Hidden Blade (2004) is a romance drama, directed by Yoji Yamada. It stars Masatoshi Nagase and Takako Matsu. At its core lie revenge and its cost. The 132-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.

What The Hidden Blade Is About

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.

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What is The Hidden Blade about?

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.

Where can I watch The Hidden Blade?

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How long is The Hidden Blade?

The Hidden Blade runs for 132 minutes (2h 12m).

When did The Hidden Blade come out?

The Hidden Blade was released in 2004.

Who directed The Hidden Blade?

The Hidden Blade was directed by Yoji Yamada.

Who stars in The Hidden Blade?

The Hidden Blade stars Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yukiyoshi Ozawa.

What is The Hidden Blade's rating?

The Hidden Blade holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.

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