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The Dagger of Kamui

1985·Movie
2h 12min
63
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic and wondrous

  • Catharsis7
  • Wonder7
  • Pathos6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Fantasy, history, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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A young boy named Jiro finds his mother and sister murdered in his home. Falsely accused of the crime, he flees from his village and meets a priest named Tenkai, who has him kill a rogue ninja named Tarouza. After fulfilling that task, Jiro undergoes training to become a master assassin. Many years later, Jiro finds out that he was an orphan and his real father was Tarouza, who had worked for Tenkai until he aborted his mission when he fell in love with an Ainu woman. The young ninja discovers that the Shogunate was to retrieve the lost treasure of Captain Kidd and use it to once again isolate Japan from the rest of the world. Using the clues that Tarouza had kept secret, Jiro - along with the female ninja Oyuki and a slave named Sam - travels to Russia and America to search for the treasure in hopes of using it to extract revenge from Tenkai.
Historical FantasyNinja Revenge QuestTreasure HuntAction-AdventureFeudal JapanConspiracy ThrillerSecret IdentitiesMartial ArtsOrphan's Journey

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Is The Dagger of Kamui worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dagger of Kamui rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Dagger of Kamui?

2 h 12 min

The Dagger of Kamui runs 2 h 12 min.

Is The Dagger of Kamui based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Dagger of Kamui in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The Dagger of Kamui?

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What tropes does The Dagger of Kamui use?

Hidden WeaponsMoses in the BulrushesDoomed HometownNinja RunAmbition Is EvilBecause You Were Nice to MeTreasure MapBrother–Sister IncestMaster of IllusionIndian MaidenWould Hit a GirlTerrible Trioand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The Dagger of Kamui, including Hidden Weapons, Moses in the Bulrushes, Doomed Hometown.