The Princess Blade (2001)

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92 min - Action | Sci-Fi - 15 December 2001 (Japan)

5.7

Ratings: 5.7/10 from 1,966 users Metascore: 59/100
Reviews: 47 user | 18 critic | 13 from Metacritic.com

In the near future, Japan is ruled once more by a monarchy. But, rebels opposed to this rule seek to overthrow the government... See full summary »

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Cast

Credited cast:
	Hideaki Itô	...	Takashi
	Yumiko Shaku	...	Yuki
	Shirô Sano	...	Kidokoro
	Yôichi Numata	...	Kuka
	Kyûsaku Shimada	...	Byakurai
	Yôko Chôsokabe	...	Soma
	Yôko Maki	...	Aya
	Naomasa Musaka	...	Kiri
	Yutaka Matsushige	...	Anka
	Shintarou Sonooka	...	Chain Wielder
	Takashi Tsukamoto	...	Takashi's Friend
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
	L.B. Bartholomee	...	Additional Voices (voice: English version) (as Lowell Bartholomee)
	Russell Bartholomee	...	Takashi's Friend (voice: English version)
	Kimberly Dilts	...	Yuki (voice: English version)
	Dom Elsnor	...	Chain Wielder (voice: English version)

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Storyline

In the near future, Japan is ruled once more by a monarchy. But, rebels opposed to this rule seek to overthrow the government. The House of Takemikazuchi, a band of assassins is hired by the government to suppress the rebels. As a conspiracy from within signals the shadowy organization's impending demise, Yuki, the last of the Takemikazuchi bloodline befriends one of the rebels and seeks revenge against the group's leader. Written by Anonymous

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Action | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence See all certifications »

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ADV Films | Character &Anime.com Corp [Japan] (Japanese) | Add/edit official sites »

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

15 December 2001 (Japan) See more »

Also Known As:

Honor y sangre See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

GAGA, Oz Productions See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min | Germany: 92 min (Berlin Film Festival) | USA: 93 min

Sound Mix:

DTS | DTS-Stereo | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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Trivia

The statue in the industrial district of the town actually resembles the producer of the movie, not Stalin. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: During many of Yuki's fight scenes, it is painfully obvious that a male stunt double is used for all the violent hits, slams, falls, and drops. See more »

Connections

Remake of Lady Snowblood (1973) See more »

The Princess Blade (2001)
Shura Yukihime (original title)

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