King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō
King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō

King of Swashbuckler: Life of Tsumasaburō Bandō

February 19, 1988 | 91 min

A biographical documentary produced as part of the 20th anniversary project of the silent film appreciation society led by Shunsui Matsuda, who was known as a silent film narrator, film collector and exhibitor. The film features interviews with directors and related parties involved in the production while inserting scenes from period dramas starring Tsumasanburo Bando throughout from Matsuda’s extensive collection. Completed in 1980 but not released to the general public until 1993 on the 40th anniversary of Bando’s death and Matsuda’s seventh anniversary.

Genres

Documentary

Cast

Naomi Scott

松田春翠

Naomi Scott

久世竜

Naomi Scott

森静子

Naomi Scott

環歌子

Naomi Scott

田村高廣

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