Umeko Ôbayashi

A representative film directed by Masahiro Makino, son of Shozo Makino ("the father of Japanese film"). This film lent status to ensemble casts that did not rely on famous stars. The unique setting of the samurai town, exquisite camera work and fast-paced sword fighting scenes all have an original appeal that audiences can related to even today.

All that remains of the first Samurai Town Story is the concluding battle.

Histoire des conquêtes militaires du Japon moderne pour commémorer le 50e anniversaire du «Rescrit impérial aux soldats et aux marins » promulgué par l’empereur Meiji en 1882, glorifiant l’esprit martial millénaire du Japon. (Coréalisation Yasushi Sasaki et al.)