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Wikipedia article




{{Infobox film

| name = Sorcerer's Orb

| image = Sorcerer's Orb poster.jpg

| caption = Japanese movie poster

| director = Toshikazu Kno

| producer = Toei

| writer = Kyokutei Bakin (novel)
Michihei Matsumura (writer)

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| runtime = 55 minutes

| country = Japan

| language = Japanese

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is a five-part 1954 black-and-white Japanese film series directed by Toshikazu Kno.

The film is based on the 1814-1842 novel 'Nans Satomi Hakkenden' by Kyokutei Bakin.

Movie list:

* 'Sorcerer's Orb part 1 Cursed Demon Sword: Murasame-maru' (1954)

* 'Sorcerer's Orb part 2 Showdown at Horyukaku: Dragon vs Tiger' (1954)

* 'Sorcerer's Orb part 3 Dance of the Ghost Cat' (1954)

* 'Sorcerer's Orb part 4 Clan of Eight Warriors' (1954)

* 'Sorcerer's Orb part 5 Crimson Moon Battle cry' (1954)

Cast



* Azuma ChiyonosukeWhile the names of most modern Japanese figures are given in Western name order (given name, then family name) on Wikipedia, those from a traditional arts background, such as kabuki actors, have their art-name or stage name rendered in traditional order (family name, then given name).

* Yorozuya Kinnosuke

* Yuriko Tashiro

* Atsushi Watanabe

* Kanji Kosakae

* Masaya Sanj

Plot



The fate of the Satomi Clan lies in the hands of 8 warriors of prophecy, each of whom were born with a crystal orb. The monk, Daisuke, embarks on a journey to find these warriors and reunite the 8 orbs they carry so that they may fulfill their destiny. The original story was the signature work of Edo period author Takzawa Bakin, called "Nanso Satomi Hakkenden". It was first published nearly 200 years ago in 1815. "Nanso" in the title refers to an area that is today southern Chiba Prefecture. Takizawa's Tale combines stories of the Satomi Clan, an actual family that controlled an area centered in southern Chiba from about 1450 until the early Edo period, with elements from the Chinese story known as "Suikoden". "Nanso Satomi Hakkenden" is a master-work that took Takizawa 106 volumes and 28 years to complete

See also



* 'Legend of the Eight Samurai' (, 'Satomi Hakkenden') a 1983 film.

References




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