The Bushido Blade
1981, English. Directed by Tsugunobu Kotani.
BUSHIDO means revenge - BUSHIDO means bloodshed - BUSHIDO means violent death!
A steel samurai blade that was to be given to the American ambassador by the Emperor of Japan is stolen. American sailors and Japanese samurai are sent to find it.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Tsugunobu KotaniDirector
- Richard BooneMatthew Perry
- Toshirō MifuneShogun's Commander
- Mike StarrBos'n Cave Johnson
- Timothy Patrick MurphyMidshipman Robin Burr
- Frank ConverseLawrence Hawk
- Laura GemserTomoe
- William RossPerry's Aide
- Bin AmatsuBaron Zen
- Sonny ChibaPrince Ido
- James Earl JonesThe Prisoner
- Iwae AraiGuide
- Mayumi AsanoYuki
Details
- Released
- 19 June 1981
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America, Japan
- Written by
- William Overgard
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How long is The Bushido Blade?
The Bushido Blade runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The Bushido Blade have a post-credits scene?
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The Bushido Blade parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bushido Blade is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Bushido Blade on?
The Bushido Blade isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 June 1981. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bushido Blade?
If you liked The Bushido Blade, try Walking with the Enemy, Outlaws - For Greater Glory, Field of Lost Shoes.
Who directed The Bushido Blade?
The Bushido Blade (1981) was directed by Tsugunobu Kotani and stars Richard Boone, Toshirō Mifune, Mike Starr.