The Movie “Bushi Matsumora” was released in 1956. It is about the heroic tale of famed martial artist Matsumora Kōsaku. in this historical drama about Matsumora Kōsaku we see classical Kata of the Ryūkyū kingdom era performed, namely Passai, as well as choreographed fight scenes (Yakusoku kumite) unarmed as well as armed with a Nunchaku. Without doubt the actors were skilled in all of it.
It also seems that nunchaku has been featured
for the first time on screen in this movie. Here, Henzan Jirā with a nunchaku fights against Bushi
Matsumora Kōsaku, as some villagers look on.
The Movie “Bushi Matsumora”
was released in 1956. It is about the heroic tale of famed martial artist
Matsumora Kōsaku (portrayed by actor Matsumora Kō’eī). Following this movie,
Matsumora’s story was performed on theater stages and it seems it was … Continue readingBushi Matsumora – The
Movie
Here, Henzan Jirā with
a nunchaku fights
against Bushi Matsumora Kōsaku, as some villagers look on.
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