Yagyû renyasai: hidentsuki kageshô 1956

Synopsis:

It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed Yagyu clan. In one of their earliest films together, superstars Ichikawa Raizo and Katsu Shintaro are magnificent as the two finest young swordsmen in the clan. As they vie for the hand of a beautiful woman their loyalty comes into question during an attack on their lord. When one of them masters the secret technique taught to him by Miyamoto Musashi, it leads to bloody violence that can tear the clan apart! Filled with superb swordplay this rare classic is not to be missed!

Directed by: Katsuhiko Tasaka
Written by: Hyōgo Suzuki
Runtime: 83 minutes
Tagline: It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed Yagyu clan
Cast:
Raizō Ichikawa
Raizō Ichikawa
Hyosuke Yagyu 
Shintarō Katsu
Shintarō Katsu
Tsunashiro 
Miyako Tachibana
Miyako Tachibana
 
Yataro Kurokawa
Yataro Kurokawa
Miyamoto Musashi 
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Also known as:
  • Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan
  • Yagyu Renyasai Secret Moonlight Chronicles