| Title | Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai DVD |
| Website Product Page | Bushido - The Cruel Code of the Samurai |
| Product Info | Bushido, a.k.a. “The Way of the Warrior” is the chivalrous code of the samurai that has influenced the Japanese way-of-life for centuries. This epic film spans several generations of a typical samurai family, and illustrates the intricate system of loyalty, honor and sacrifice which bound the samurai in ages past, and which, in many ways, persists to this very day. |
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Starring one of the greatest stars of Japanese film, Kinnosuke Nakamura (Shogun’s Samurai, Goyokin) in all seven roles. Directed by Tadashi Imai (winner of over 30 international awards). Includes seldom-seen aspects of Japanese society and culture. Winner of the Golden Bear award at the 1963 Berlin International Film Festival. |
| SKU | ANM-DV-1419 |
| Internal SKU | AV010-002 |
| UPC | 7-37187-01419-2 |
| ISBN | 1-56567-542-8 |
| MSRP | $24.98 |
| Original Release Year | 1963 |
| Color | B&W |
| Rating | 18+ |
| Run Time | 123 min |
| DVD Extras | Image Gallery, Program Notes, Theatrical Trailers, Bios, Exclusive Essay on the Bushido Code from Randy Schadel |
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| Reviews |
"I'm overjoyed to see this true classic of Japanese cinema receiving the long-overdue DVD release it deserves" -- Asia Shock "For Imai, the way of the the samurai has no love and honor, only regret and shame" -- Coffee, Coffee "Brilliantly acted and remarkably dark" -- AV Maniacs "...an excellent addition for anyone interested in film, Samurai or Japanese culture and history" -- ChopSticksNY "The tone is serious and staid but the stories have violent, scandalous undercurrent that provides a hook for the viewer" -- Twitch Film "...deftly explores the role of bushido in post-war Japanese society through karmic cycles" -- PopZara "The DVD release brings a sharp picture that removes the grit and gives a stunning black and white presentation" -- Underland Online "Watch this movie. Love this movie. You won't regret it" -- Euro Cult AV "[Kinnosuke Nakamura's] performance is the centerpiece of this film as we view Japan's transition from the feudal system to its post-war modernization" -- Curled Up DVD "...its poetic beauty will stay with you for a long, long time" -- Cinema Head Cheese
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| Package Warning | Contains Violence |
| Copyright | 1963 Toei Company, Ltd. |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.35:1 |
| Format | DVD-9 |
| Region | 1 - North America |
| Website Availability | 01/07/2010 |
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