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Flames of Blood

19812h 27mTai Katō
IMDb 6.5

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​The story follows the chance meeting between Senkichi, a wandering gambler on the run, and Orin, a blind musician who offers him kindness and shelter. As their lives become intertwined, they attempt to find a sense of peace and domesticity while caught in the crossfire of the violent Bakumatsu revolution.

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What is Flames of Blood (1981) about?

​The story follows the chance meeting between Senkichi, a wandering gambler on the run, and Orin, a blind musician who offers him kindness and shelter. As their lives become intertwined, they attempt to find a sense of peace and domesticity while caught in the crossfire of the violent Bakumatsu revolution.

Who stars in Flames of Blood?

Flames of Blood stars Bunta Sugawara (Senkichi), Mitsuko Baisho (Orin), Tomisaburō Wakayama (Seihachi), Hiroko Sakuramachi (Naka), Kōkichi Takada. The film was directed by Tai Katō.

How long is Flames of Blood?

Flames of Blood has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1981.

Is Flames of Blood worth watching?

Flames of Blood holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. Fans of Action, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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