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Samurai: Behind the Blade
September 30 2008 (about 16 years ago)Rating
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Devotion before honor, Duty before pride.
- Director: Roger Pyke
- Genre: Documentary
- Runtime: 47 m
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.
