Sasaki Kojiro (佐々木小次郎) 73 years old

Director Hiroshi Inagaki's early version of the life and death of famed swordsman Sasaki Kojiro.

Director Hiroshi Inagaki's early version of the life and death of famed swordsman Sasaki Kojiro.Otani Tomoemon gives a brilliant performance as Sasaki Kojiro, who rises from humble beginnings to national fame, and a young Toshiro Mifune appears as the legendary master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi for the first time and essentially sets the standard for future portrayals.This masterpiece is based on the original story as written by noted author Murakami Genzo and is far superior to any other versions. Following Kojiro from his earliest days through his fateful meeting with Musashi, this movie is filled with exciting and dramatic moments culminating in the best version of the final duel ever seen on film.

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Sasaki Kojiro Cast

Name Character
Kamatari Fujiwara He was 45, 80 years old when he died
Hideko Takamine She was 26, 86 years old when she died
Toshiro Mifune He was 30, 77 years old when he died as Miyamoto Musashi
Tomoemon Otani as Sasaki Kojiro
Yoshio Kosugi He was 47, 64 years old when he died

Sasaki Kojiro Crew

Name Department
Hiroshi Inagaki as Director. He was 44 (74) years old when He died Directing
Hiroshi Inagaki as Writer. He was 44 (74) years old when He died Writing
Kenrô Matsuura as Writer. Writing
Genzō Murakami as Writer. He was 40 (96) years old when He died Writing
Sasaki Kojiro (73 years)

Director Hiroshi Inagaki's early version of the life and death of famed swordsman Sasaki Kojiro.

  • Release day: Tuesday, December 19, 1950
  • Runtime: 140 minutes