Tange Sazen

Name: Tange Sazen
Director: Seiichiro Uchikawa
Released: 1963-11-17
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 9
Cast: Tetsuro Tamba, Haruko Wanibuchi, Michiko Saga, Keisuke Sonoi, Takahiro Tamura

1963

1h 35m

Director: Seiichiro Uchikawa

Writers: Yasuhiko Noguchi, Seiichiro Uchikawa

Overview

In 1730, the Tokugawa Shogunate orders the Yagyu Clan to repair a huge shrine. Since it cannot refuse the Shogunate's request, the impoverished Yagyu Clan tries to raise funds by obtaining a sword which holds the key to a wondrous, hidden treasure. After learning the sword's secret, Tange Sazen sides with the Yagyu Clan, but his motive seems to be more than just pure interest in the treasure...