A samurai romance directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, starring Toshiro Mifune.
An ugly, but intelligent samurai coaches a handsome, but artless samurai to win the heart of the woman who they both love. A war breaks out and both men must go and fight.
Also known as Samurai Saga, this is not bad. The characters are identifiable and the plot is clearly presented. The style is somewhat lacking in parts, but that can be forgiven. The only really cool stylistic section is the very end, but I don't want to spoil it any more than that. I'm rating this adequate because it's it's a fine film, but not something to go on a quest for.
