Film
Samurai: Behind the Blade
2008 · 47m · Documentary
Devotion before honor, Duty before pride.
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Overview
Japan's ancient samurai tradition is chronicled in this hourlong documentary, which looks to history, science and literature to answer questions about the legacy and mysterious lives of the warrior aristocracy. The film examines some of the truths behind the mask, including the samurais' preoccupation with death, their impressive mastery of fine arts and their code of honor -- which carried a heavy price.
Where to watch
Stream
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Cast
Crew
- Roger PykeDirector
Details
- Release date
- September 30, 2008
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 47m
- Genres
- Documentary
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