The Monkey Sword Masamune
Originally released in 1930. The Monkey Sword Masamune is a animation film. directed by Yasuji Murata. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
During the late Kamakura period, there lived a famous swordsmith known as Masamune whose renown as a swordsmith was so great that even long after his passing the term “Masamune” was used to describe any fine sword. Even today, the Masamune Prize is awarded to swordsmiths of outstanding skills in their craft. In Yasuji Murata’s cutout animation The Monkey Masamune a humble messenger is rewarded with the gift of a Masamune sword when he saves the life of a monkey and her child.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 1930
95 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Yokohama Cinema Shokai
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Monkey Sword Masamune about?
During the late Kamakura period, there lived a famous swordsmith known as Masamune whose renown as a swordsmith was so great that even long after his passing the term “Masamune” was used to des...
Who directed The Monkey Sword Masamune?
The Monkey Sword Masamune was directed by Yasuji Murata.
How long is The Monkey Sword Masamune?
The Monkey Sword Masamune has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was The Monkey Sword Masamune released?
The Monkey Sword Masamune was released on November 7, 1930 in theaters.