Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan

It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed Yagyu clan In one of their earliest films together superstars Ichikawa Raizo and Katsu Shintaro are magnificent as the two finest young swordsmen in the clan As they vie for the hand of a beautiful woman their loyalty comes into question during an attack on their lord When one of them masters the secret technique taught to him by Miyamoto Musashi it leads to bloody violence that can tear the clan apart Filled with superb swordplay this rare classic is not to be missed