The Master Spearman
1960, Japanese. Directed by Tomu Uchida.
Kurando is a retired samurai. Granted a last-second reprieve from the obligation to commit harakiri, he decides to settle down and marry one of the two kabuki actresses who helped him enjoy what he thought would be his final days.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 15 May 1960
- Original title
- 酒と女と槍
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masato Ide
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The Master Spearman runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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The Master Spearman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 May 1960. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Master Spearman?
The Master Spearman (1960) was directed by Tomu Uchida and stars Ryutaro Otomo, Chikage Awashima, Hiromi Hanazono.