The Princess Blade (2001)
Shurayukihime (original title)Reference View | Change View
- R
- 1h 32min
- Action, Sci-Fi
- 15 Dec 2001 (Japan)
- Movie
Raised by assassins, Yuki is the last of the Takemikazuchi royal bloodline. A deadly weapon in her own right, she learns the gruesome truth about the death of her beloved mother and joins forces with a mysterious rebel leader.
Director:
Writers:
Stars:
Award:
- 1 win.
- See more »
Photos and Videos
Cast
| Hideaki Itô | ... |
Takashi
|
|
| Yumiko Shaku | ... |
Yuki
|
|
| Shirô Sano | ... |
Kidokoro
|
|
 |
Yôichi Numata | ... |
Kuka
|
| Kyûsaku Shimada | ... |
Byakurai
|
|
|
|
Yôko Chôsokabe | ... |
Soma
|
| Yôko Maki | ... |
Aya
|
|
|
|
Naomasa Musaka | ... |
Kiri
|
| Yutaka Matsushige | ... |
Anka
|
|
|
|
Shintarô Sonooka | ... |
Chain Wielder
(as Shintarou Sonooka)
|
| Takashi Tsukamoto | ... |
Takashi's Friend
|
|
Directed by
| Shinsuke Sato | ||
Written by
| Shinsuke Sato | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Kei Kunii | ... | (screenplay) |
| Kazuo Koike | ... | (inspired by the comic book created by) & |
| Kazuo Kamimura | ... | (inspired by the comic book created by) |
Produced by
| Takashige Ichise | ... | producer (as Taka Ichise) |
| Mark Williams | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Kenji Kawai | ||
Cinematography by
| Taro Kawazu | ||
Editing by
| Hirohide Abe | ||
Art Direction by
| Tomoyuki Maruo | ||
Sound Department
| Mizuki Ito | ... | foley artist / sound effects editor |
| Kiyoshi Kakizawa | ... | sound |
| Akihiko Okase | ... | foley artist |
Special Effects by
| Shinji Higuchi | ... | special effects coordinator |
Visual Effects by
| Shinji Higuchi | ... | visual effects |
| Atsuki Satô | ... | digital effects (as Atsuki Sato) |
| Kensuke Yamamoto | ... | digital effects |
Stunts
| Mike Lambert | ... | stunts |
| Gô Ohara | ... | stunts |
| Yûji Shimomura | ... | stunt double: Yumiko Shaku |
| Kenji Tanigaki | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Jack Wai-Leung Wong | ... | stunts (as Jack Wong) |
| Donnie Yen | ... | fight choreographer |
| Hiroyuki Yoshida | ... | utility stunts |
Casting Department
| Samantha Inoue Harte | ... | casting (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Tokyo Theatres (2001) (World-wide)
- Xanadeux (2001) (World-wide)
- Kadokawa Shoten Publishing Co. (2001) (Japan) (theatrical)
- ADV Films (2003) (Canada) (DVD)
- ADV Films (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- DeAPlaneta (Spain) (DVD)
- Discotek Media (2011) (Canada) (DVD)
- Discotek Media (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS) (retail)
- Dynit (Italy) (DVD)
- Elephant Films (2003) (France)
- Highlight Video (Germany) (DVD)
- Intercontinental Film Distributors (HK) (2002) (Hong Kong)
- Madman Entertainment (2004) (Australia) (DVD) (Eastern Eye)
- Nikkatsu (2014) (Japan)
- Noble Entertainment (2001) (Norway) (DVD)
- Palisades Tartan (2009) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- SBP (2007) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Scanbox Entertainment (2001) (Finland) (DVD)
- Tartan Video (2002) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- The Anime Network (United States) (tv)
- Universe Laser & Video Co. Ltd. (2002) (Hong Kong) (DVD)
- World Wide Cinema (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS) (rental)
Special Effects
- Image Corporation (visual effects)
- Motor/lieZ (visual effects)
Other Companies
- Arquebuse (foley design)
- Aube Studio (music recording studio)
- Hoei Sangyo Co. Ltd. (film stock supplied by)
- M.O.F.C. (dvd authoring & encoding)
- Sanwa Cine Equipment (camera equipment supplied by)
- Sony PCL (camera equipment supplied by)
- Sony PCL (post-production facilities)
- Toei Labo Tech (film laboratory services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In the near future, Japan is ruled once more by a monarchy. But, rebels opposed to this rule seek to overthrow the government. The House of Takemikazuchi, a band of assassins is hired by the government to suppress the rebels. As a conspiracy from within signals the shadowy organization's impending demise, Yuki, the last of the Takemikazuchi bloodline befriends one of the rebels and seeks revenge against the group's leader. Written by Anonymous |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Taglines | The price of honor is paid for in cold steel! See more » |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
| Certification |
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Aspect Ratio |
|
| Sound Mix |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The statue in the industrial district of the town actually resembles the producer of the movie, not Stalin. See more » |
| Goofs | During many of Yuki's fight scenes, it is painfully obvious that a male stunt double is used for all the violent hits, slams, falls, and drops. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in The Resistance (2011). See more » |