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The Lord Takes a Bride (1957)

6.019571h 25mJA
AdventureComedy

Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda

Rating

6.0/10

Runtime

1h 25m

Language

JA

Release

April 2, 1957

Director

Sadatsugu Matsuda

Overview

Young Lord Gentaro (Otomo Ryutaro) takes a journey to Edo in search of his future wife. Easier said than done, evil forces lurk in Edo and Gentaro must use his phenomenal sword skills to overcome the evil and find the love of his life. Another must have for fans of the great Otomo Ryutaro. And don't...

Cast

Ryutaro Otomo

Ryutaro Otomo

Gentaro

Yumiko Hasegawa

Yumiko Hasegawa

Okinu

Hitomi Nakahara

Hitomi Nakahara

Omitsu

Masao Mishima

Masao Mishima

Lord Matsudaira

Kenji Susukida

Kenji Susukida

Oshima

Jun Tazaki

Jun Tazaki

Higaki

Kunio Kaga

Kunio Kaga

Akiyama

Eijirō Kataoka

Eijirō Kataoka

Seikichi

Eitarō Shindō

Eitarō Shindō

Nagano

Kyoji Sugi

Kyoji Sugi

Gosuke

Takashi Shimura

Takashi Shimura

Kensaku Hara

Kensaku Hara

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Lord Takes a Bride (1957), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Young Lord Gentaro (Otomo Ryutaro) takes a journey to Edo in search of his future wife. Easier said than done, evil forces lurk in Edo and Gentaro must use his phenomenal sword skills to overcome the evil and find the love of his life. Another must have for fans of the great Otomo Ryutaro. And don't let the "silly" English title fool you, this is a great movie!

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Lord Takes a Bride. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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