Bushido Blade (1980)
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The Bushido Blade is set in 19th century Japan, at the time of American Commodore Matthew Perry's opening up of the ancient oriental nation. As played by Richard Boone (in his last film), Perry is a megalomaniac mercenary who makes Custer look like a humanitarian. The plot involves Perry's… More The Bushido Blade is set in 19th century Japan, at the time of American Commodore Matthew Perry's opening up of the ancient oriental nation. As played by Richard Boone (in his last film), Perry is a megalomaniac mercenary who makes Custer look like a humanitarian. The plot involves Perry's efforts to locate a sacred sword. The rest of the cast includes James Earl Jones, Frank Converse, and Toshiro Mifune. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Shusei Kotani
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Sports & Fitness
R,
- In Theaters
- Dec 31, 1979 Wide
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Cast
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Richard Boone
as Commodore Matthew Perry
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Sonny Chiba
as Prince Edo
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Frank Converse
as Capt. Hawk
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Laura Gemser
as Edo's cousin
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James Earl Jones
as Harpooner
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Mako
as Friend
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Toshiro Mifune
as Shogun's commander
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Mike Starr
as Cave Johnson
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Tetsuro Tamba
as Lord Yamato
