Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death

In the sixth and final episode Rentaro Mikuni steals the show as Baiken Shishido, Musashi's nemesis. Mikuni is the nominal villain of the film, but he is a devoted husband and father as well. He tries to kill Musashi only to avenge the death of his brother-in-law. While Baiken (who wields a chain and sickle against Musashi's sword) is a very human character and the emotions that Mikuni displays in his performance are quite believable and engaging

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Release Date

February 20, 1971

Status

Released

Original Title

真剣勝負

Runtime

1h 15min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

TOHO

Part of

Miyamoto Musashi by Tomu Uchida Collection

Includes: Miyamoto Musashi, Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights, Miyamoto Musashi: Birth of Two Sword Style, Miyamoto Musashi: The Duel at Ichijo Temple, Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro, Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death