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Ultimate Samurai Miyamoto Musashi (1961)

Kinnosuke Nakamura , Tomu Uchida  |  Unrated |  DVD
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Kinnosuke Nakamura
  • Directors: Tomu Uchida
  • Format: Box set, Collector's Edition, Color, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: Japanese
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 5
  • Rated: Unrated
  • Studio: Animeigo
  • DVD Release Date: May 4, 2010
  • Run Time: 570 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0038P1D0K
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #74,015 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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Editorial Reviews

Epic 5-film series that chronicles the life of Japan's most famous swordsman, Miyamoto Mushashi, founder of the Niten-ryu school of swordsmanship, and author of "The Book of Five Rings," the world-famous book on strategy, tactics and philosophy.

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41 of 44 people found the following review helpful
I've seen this series probably about 35 years ago when it was shown on a local Japanese televison station. This is an epic samurai movie series, in my opinion right up there with the Seven Samurai and anything else Akira Kurosawa or Toshiro Mifune ever did. The battle scences are awesome and the cinematography is just beautiful! They simply don't make movies like this anymore. The best comparison I can make is that this movie series has the scope and feel of something like Gone With the Wind, samurai style. Up to now, most people have only heard about or seen the Toshiro Mifune version of Miyamoto Musashi, which was called "Samurai". I've seen that version and it pales badly to this production. Kinosuke Nakamura is simply fantastic as Miyamoto Musashi and is surrounded by an excellent supporting cast.

The movies show the spiritual development of Musashi from a drifter seeking fame and fortune to finally understanding and embracing the true spirit of the samurai. The movie series builds up to the ultimate clash between Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro, Musashi's arch nemesis, truly one on the best samurai confrontations ever filmed.

If you love Japanese samurai movies or just plain appreciate a well crafted and beautifully filmed movie, I highly recommend this series. I've hoped and prayed they would one day put this movie out on DVD and now my prayers are answered!! Order it by all means!
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally released in the US!!! June 24, 2010
Ask an American samurai-film fan about legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi (The Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi) on film, and they will probably think of Inagaki Hiroshi's Samurai Trilogy staring Mifune Toshiro. Ask the same thing to a Japanese samurai-film fan, and they will most likely think of this series, the five-film series by Uchida Tomo and staring Nakamura Kinnosuke (Portrait of Hell). Both are adaptations of Yoshikawa Eiji's famous novel Musashi, but in Japan the Uchida/Nakamura version is by far the more famous.

While I love the Mifune Toshiro, in Inagaki's trilogy it is hard to separate the actor from the role, and it is much more "Mifune as Musashi" than Nakamura's performance here. Over the five films, Nakamura develops the character of Musashi from the wild beast of his youth to the sage warrior who duels on Ganryu island. Nakamura was a kabuki actor who transferred over to film, and his acting style is more nuanced than Mifune's energetic performance.

Uchida's "Miyamoto Musashi" follows Yoshikawa's novel faithfully, from Takezo and Matahachi's survival at the Battle of Sekigahara, to Takezo returning alone to their home villiage and romance with Matahachi's fiancé Otsu. After three years of study, the wild Takezo is transformed into the educated warrior Miyamoto Musashi and sets out to test himself against the great fighters of Japan. Lurking in the background is Sasaki Kojiro, who watches Musashi's development as a sword fighter and who waits patiently for Musashi to refine his craft until the two face off at there famous duel at Ganryu Island.

This set contains all five films in Uchida's Miyamoto Musashi

Miyamoto Musashi - The wild youth of Takezo, who would become Musashi, and his relationship with Otsu, the former fiancé of this best friend Matahatchi, and who would be the love of Musashi's life

Duel at Hannya Hill - After devoting three years to study, Musashi's first test of his new skills is against the swordsmen of the Yoshioka Dojo and the spearmen of Hozo'in Temple.

Birth of the Nito-ryu Style - Musashi's next target is a duel with the famous sword master Yagyu Sekishusai, which leads to the creation of Musashi's renowned two-sword technique.

Duel at Ichijyo-Temple - Musashi's ongoing fued with the Yoshioka Dojo comes to a conclusion when he must face off against all seventy-three of its members.

Duel at Ganryu Island - Finally, the most famous duel in Japanese history plays out again on screen as Musashi stands against Sasaki Kojiro and his massive sword, the Drying Pole.

Animeigo has put out a beautiful collection of these five important films. (Although I have come to the conclusion that Animeigo can't help but put out a beautiful collection, because their standards are so high!). The five films are packed in space-saving slim cases, and extras include commentary by Stuart Galbraith IV (The Emperor and the Wolf: The Lives and Films of Akira Kurosawa and Toshiro Mifune) on the first film, and program notes and trailers for all films.
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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A mere 5 years after Toho's Samurai Trilogy... May 19, 2010
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A mere 5 years after Toho's Samurai Trilogy on the life of Miyamoto Musashi, (staring Toshirô Mifune), finished with the 1956 Samurai III: Duel At Ganryu Island... Toei Company, their competitor, decides to do it all over again with a five part series staring Yorozuya Kinnosuke!
They're similar, but different, and both top quality programs easily worth watching... with maybe an extra star to the Toshirô Mifune version (hey, it's got Toshirô Mifune!). But at this price and a running time close to ten hours, this set is a steal! It's quality all the way! Thank-you Animeigo!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars ULTIMATE SAMURAI MIYAMOTO MUSASHI (THE JAPANESE LEGEND)
GREAT. THIS GUY IS A BETTER ACTOR THAN MIFUNE TOSHIRO. MIFUNE IN THIS IDENTICAL ROLE WAS LIKE SYLVESTER STALLONE, ALL GRUNT AND GROWN. Read more
Published 22 days ago by dave sakakuraamazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
I had seen the Toshiro Mifune version previously and then ordered the Nakamura Kinnosuke series. KInnosuke was a childhood favorite of mine some 50 years ago. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Donald Nakano
4.0 out of 5 stars A more subtle interpretation
This is a set of five films made in the 1960s about the legendary Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645). Read more
Published 6 months ago by G. Richards
4.0 out of 5 stars excellent version of Musashi
I enjoyed this version of Musashi's story better than the Mifune one. I think this was in large part due to the emphasis of putting the viewer in the time and place of the events. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Miranda Appel
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice
This is a great collection to add to your collection. I waited until the price was reasonable and snagged it. Others fill you in on the rest of the story so to speak. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Trinity
5.0 out of 5 stars Musashi slices, dices and chops
Awesome movie loved it, different and longer than the Toshiro Mifune version. But I loved both of them they both goods and bads but who cares about the bads when there is so much... Read more
Published 16 months ago by scott
5.0 out of 5 stars A different take on Musashi
It is a good addition to the "Samurai Trilogy" of Miyamoto Mushashi starring Mifune Toshiro. A very different portrait of the famous samurai. Read more
Published on May 9, 2011 by bobO
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent films
Not bad. Great acting and the action sequences were well done. Often compared to the Toshiro Mifune trilogy of the same name. Both versions are worth checking out.
Published on March 1, 2011 by Swordguy55
5.0 out of 5 stars The 2nd best Musashi Miyamoto sensei movie saga ever!!!,
Ohayo, gozaimassu

To everyone of you who follows bushido and takes Musashi sensei as the best and most skillfull samurai fencer, and specially for those who study and... Read more
Published on July 1, 2010 by Pedro de Luna
5.0 out of 5 stars Japan's Greatest Swordsman
Miyamoto Musashi (circa 1584)was Japan's greatest Samurai and swordsman. He fought numerous duals and never lost. Read more
Published on February 19, 2010 by Seen Them All
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