Project Detail

Blade of the Immortal

Synopsis

Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil will regain his soul. He promises to help a young girl named Rin avenge the death of her parents, who were killed by a group of master swordsmen led by ruthless warrior Anotsu. The mission will change Manji in ways he could never imagine...
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2017 - Gala Screening - Thrill Strand

Details

Year
2017
Type of film
Features
Running time
140 mins
Director
Takashi Miike
Producer
Jeremy Thomas, Misako Saka, Shigeji Maeda
Editor
Kenji Yamashita
Screenwriter
Tetsuya Oishi (screenplay), Hiroaki Samura (original manga)
Director of Photography
Nobuyasu Kita
Production Designer
Toshiyuki Matsumiya
Composer
Kôji Endô
Principal cast
Takuya Kimura, Hana Sugisaki, Ebizo Ichikawa, Sôta Fukushi, Min Tanaka
Original Title
Mugen no Jnin

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Production Status

Production Company

Japan, UK coproduction

Warner Bros. (JP), Recorded Picture Company (UK), Oriental Light and Magic (JP)

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