The Two Musashis movie poster

The Two Musashis

May 29, 1981 1h 31m

Originally released in 1981. The Two Musashis is a drama film. directed by Sahei Niizu.

Starring Tohru Emori, Hiroshi Fujioka, and Chiyonosuke Azuma

Synopsis

Toru Emori leads the cast as Hirate Musashi while a Hiroshi Fujioka competes with him as Okamoto Musashi. They must not only contend with the Yoshioka and Yagyu fencing schools, but have to take on Chiyonosuke Azuma as Sasaki Kojiro, and deal with the women who pursue them for love. Unlike the Yoshikawa Eiji novel which is not historically accurate, this film offers a new view of Japan’s greatest hero! The film is based on the novel by Kosuke Gomi!

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 29, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Fuji Television Network

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Two Musashis about?

Toru Emori leads the cast as Hirate Musashi while a Hiroshi Fujioka competes with him as Okamoto Musashi. They must not only contend with the Yoshioka and Yagyu fencing schools, but have to take o...

Who directed The Two Musashis?

The Two Musashis was directed by Sahei Niizu.

How long is The Two Musashis?

The Two Musashis has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was The Two Musashis released?

The Two Musashis was released on May 29, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Two Musashis?

The main cast of The Two Musashis includes Tohru Emori, Hiroshi Fujioka, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Takeshi Ōbayashi, Yoko Akino.