Where to watch The Hidden Blade(2004)
In the United States, you can watch The Hidden Blade for free on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent it on Rakuten Viki.
Where to stream The Hidden Blade
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The Hidden Blade plot summary
Set in 19th Century Japan a young samurai who finds himself in love with a farm girl leaves his home to begin a new life. He has to take stock of his new life when he is put to the test and ordered to kill a traitor who just happens to be his dearest friend.
Details
- Original title
- 隠し剣 鬼の爪
- Release date
- October 30, 2004
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by
- Yoji Yamada
- Country
- Japan
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 131 votes
The Hidden Blade trailer
Cast
Masatoshi NagaseMunezô Katagiri
Takako MatsuKie
Hidetaka YoshiokaSamon Shimada
Yukiyoshi OzawaYaichirô Hazama
Tomoko TabataShino Katagiri
Chieko BaishoMrs. Katagiri
Kunie TanakaKanbê Katagiri
Sachiko MitsumotoMrs. Iseya
Reiko TakashimaHazama's Wife
Nana SaitoBun
FAQ
Where can I watch The Hidden Blade?
In the United States, you can watch The Hidden Blade for free on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can also rent it on Rakuten Viki.
Can I rent or buy The Hidden Blade?
Yes. In the United States you can rent it on Rakuten Viki.
How long is The Hidden Blade?
The Hidden Blade runs 2h 12m (132 minutes).
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