Movie

The Hidden Blade

★ 7.4(125)20042h 12m

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Good to know

Director: Yoji Yamada
Release date: 2004-10-30
Runtime: 2h 12m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Eisei Gekijo
Part of: Samurai Trilogy (Yoji Yamada) Collection

The Hidden Blade — trailer

About The Hidden Blade

The Hidden Blade is a 2004 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Yoji Yamada, starring Masatoshi Nagase, Takako Matsu and Hidetaka Yoshioka. It has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 125 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Hidden Blade in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Masatoshi Nagase

Munezô Katagiri

Takako Matsu

Kie

Hidetaka Yoshioka

Samon Shimada

Yukiyoshi Ozawa

Yaichirô Hazama

Tomoko Tabata

Shino Katagiri

Chieko Baisho

Mrs. Katagiri

Kunie Tanaka

Kanbê Katagiri

Sachiko Mitsumoto

Mrs. Iseya

Reiko Takashima

Hazama's Wife

Nana Saito

Bun

Nenji Kobayashi

Kôda

Ken Ogata

Chief Retainer Hori

Themes & keywords

samuraibased on novel or booksword fightrevengehonorperiod dramahistoricalcaste systemjidaigekiedo periodsocial classfeudal japanbushibakumatsu

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Hidden Blade in Mexico?+

The Hidden Blade is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Hidden Blade on Netflix?+

The Hidden Blade is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Hidden Blade?+

The Hidden Blade has a runtime of 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).

Who stars in The Hidden Blade?+

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

When did The Hidden Blade come out?+

The Hidden Blade is a 2004 movie directed by Yoji Yamada.

What genre is The Hidden Blade?+

The Hidden Blade is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Hidden Blade?+

The Hidden Blade was directed by Yoji Yamada.