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When the Last Sword Is Drawn

20032h 17mYojiro Takita
IMDb 7.3

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Kanichiro Yoshimura is a samurai and family man who can no longer support his wife and children on the low pay he receives from his small-town clan. He is forced by his love for his family to leave for the city in search of higher pay to support them.

ActionDramaHistory
JapanSamuraiCivil WarBased On Novel Or BookKyoto, JapanJidaigekiEdo PeriodHumanityShinsengumi19th Century

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What is When the Last Sword Is Drawn (2003) about?

Kanichiro Yoshimura is a samurai and family man who can no longer support his wife and children on the low pay he receives from his small-town clan. He is forced by his love for his family to leave for the city in search of higher pay to support them.

Who stars in When the Last Sword Is Drawn?

When the Last Sword Is Drawn stars Kiichi Nakai (Kanichiro Yoshimura), Koichi Sato (Hajime Saito), Yui Natsukawa (Shizu / Mitsu), Takehiro Murata (Chiaki Ono), Miki Nakatani (Nui). The film was directed by Yojiro Takita.

How long is When the Last Sword Is Drawn?

When the Last Sword Is Drawn has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2003.

Is When the Last Sword Is Drawn worth watching?

When the Last Sword Is Drawn holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Action, Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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