The Monkey Sword Masamune
1930
9min
Animation
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Overview
During the late Kamakura period, there lived a famous swordsmith known as Masamune whose renown as a swordsmith was so great that even long after his passing the term “Masamune” was used to describe any fine sword. Even today, the Masamune Prize is awarded to swordsmiths of outstanding skills in their craft. In Yasuji Murata’s cutout animation The Monkey Masamune a humble messenger is rewarded with the gift of a Masamune sword when he saves the life of a monkey and her child.
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Who directed The Monkey Sword Masamune?
The Monkey Sword Masamune was directed by Yasuji Murata.
How long is The Monkey Sword Masamune?
The Monkey Sword Masamune runs for 9min, and was released in 1930.
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