Secrets of the Samurai Sword (2007)

Movie"NOVAPBSSamuraikatana"

Audience Score

80

Secrets of the Samurai Sword

NR 53 minOct 7th, 2007Documentary

Nova follows the creation of a katana from raw iron ore to finished masterpiece through the hands of fifteen master artisans as scientists explain the chemistry and physics at each step that makes it a superb piece of engineering

StarringRob TinworthTakako Hayashi

DirectorJohn Wate

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Cast & Crew

as Voice/Translator

C

Colin Barratt

Producer

P

Paula Aspell

Executive Producer

J

John Wate

Director

C

Chee Wei Tay

Original Music Composer

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:October 7th, 2007

Original Language:English

Executive Producers:Paula Aspell

Production Companies:PBS Digital Studios

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