Cut the Shadow
Originally released in 1963. Cut the Shadow is a action/comedy film. directed by Kazuo Ikehiro. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Raizō Ichikawa, Michiko Saga, and Mikiko Tsubouchi
Synopsis
The womanizing master of a run-down dojo hires an unemployed samurai to make himself look good instead of learning the skills himself. He lives to regret this laziness when he falls in love with the daughter of a higher class samurai and is informed on their wedding night that he must defeat her before their marriage can be consummated....
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cut the Shadow about?
The womanizing master of a run-down dojo hires an unemployed samurai to make himself look good instead of learning the skills himself. He lives to regret this laziness when he falls in love with th...
Who directed Cut the Shadow?
Cut the Shadow was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
How long is Cut the Shadow?
Cut the Shadow has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Cut the Shadow released?
Cut the Shadow was released on March 1, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cut the Shadow?
The main cast of Cut the Shadow includes Raizō Ichikawa, Michiko Saga, Mikiko Tsubouchi, Jun'ichirō Narita, Kinshiro Matsumoto.