20 Duels of Young Shingo: Conclusion

1963 1h 33m JA

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Synopsis

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While on his journey through the countryside of Japan, Shingo encounters many people whose lives have been affected by his actions. Though the many duels he fought were intended to bring justice to those who sought to do evil, he is faced with the knowledge that his victories have also caused suffering amont the family members of his victims-leading him to question his life's philosophy. This superb film is the final chapter in this part of Shingo's story. A fitting tribute to his quest to be the supreme swordsman.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Hashizo Ōkawa
Yumiko Hasegawa
Minoru Chiaki
Kōshirō Harada
Masao Hori
Kikuko Hojo
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Masuo Kamiki

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sadatsugu Matsuda
Writers: Shoji Matsumura, Matsutarō Kawaguchi
Languages: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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ERA

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63 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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CRAFT

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Part of the "20 Duels of Young Shingo" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, shot by Shintarō Kawasaki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Saburo Tominaga. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Katsumi Kawai shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Hashizo Ōkawa and Yumiko Hasegawa and Minoru Chiaki carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11707240 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Sadatsugu Matsuda directs. Shintarō Kawasaki behind the camera. Saburo Tominaga scores. Katsumi Kawai cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Japan. Dialogue in Japanese.

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163 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Part of the "20 Duels of Young Shingo" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, shot by Shintarō Kawasaki. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Saburo Tominaga. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Katsumi Kawai shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Hashizo Ōkawa and Yumiko Hasegawa and Minoru Chiaki carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt11707240 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.