Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death Poster

Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death

Not Rated Action Drama History

Starring: Kinnosuke Nakamura, Rentaro Mikuni, Hideko Okiyama, Hiroshi Tanaka, Kōji Iwamoto

Writer: Daisuke Itō, Eiji Yoshikawa

Release Date:
February 20, 1971
Ratings:
6.6 / 10
Director:
Tomu Uchida
Companies:
TOHO

Overview

In the sixth and final episode Rentaro Mikuni steals the show as Baiken Shishido, Musashi's nemesis. Mikuni is the nominal villain of the film, but he is a devoted husband and father as well. He tries to kill Musashi only to avenge the death of his brother-in-law. While Baiken (who wields a chain and sickle against Musashi's sword) is a very human character and the emotions that Mikuni displays in his performance are quite believable and engaging