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The Greatest Man in the World

The Greatest Man in the World

1932 · 11 min · ★ 5.6 · Drama, Action, Comedy

In the midst of the depression, two ronin rack their brains to come up with a dishonest scheme. Taking a man from the countryside, they fashion him into Ise Isenokami, the finest swordsman under the sun. Pretending to be his followers, they visit various sword fighting dojo. Out of fear upon hearing the name Isenokami, they pay him off and do not let him enter their training halls. The impostor eventually comes face to face with the real Isenokami after rescuing his daughter, Oyae, who is caught up in a minor incident.

Directed by Mansaku Itami · Written by Shigetaka Iseno

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