Duel of Blood and Sand
1963
Frustrated with the bad behavior of his lord, Inaba Yajuro (Otomo) declares that he is leaving the clan and sets off on a journey that leads him into a small town besieged by a violent group of brigands. In a kind of homage to Kurosawa's 7 Samurai, the townspeople have been unable to defend themselves and Inaba sets out to teach them how to stand up for themselves. Meanwhile the vile Lord Yasumasa has sent the 4 finest swordsmen in the clan out to hunt Inaba down and kill him. Led by the magnificent Ichibei (Konoe), a master of weaponry in his own right, everything points to an ultimate showdown between the former friends in a battle to the death.
Running time: 1h 31m
| Director | Sadatsugu Matsuda |
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| Writers | Michihei Muramatsu |
| Composer(s) | Hajime Kaburagi |
| Genres | Action |
| Release Date | 1963 |
| Production Company(s) | Toei Company |
