Monday Morning Maybe

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Vendetta of a Samurai

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1952 | 82 min | Drama, Action, History

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Best for anyone after some adrenaline and anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life. Leaves you with something to think about. Liked Rurouni Kenshin: The Final or Throne of Blood? This is a good next one.
The mood
Exciting.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 22 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
  • It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Made in 1952: an older pace and style.
  • Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

Mataemon Araki, a renowned swordsman, helps a young man find vengeance.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Kazuo Mori

  • Toshirō MifuneMataemon Araki
  • Yuriko Hamada
  • Takashi Shimura
  • Akihiko Katayama
  • Minoru Chiaki
  • Daisuke Katō
  • Shin Tokudaiji
  • Kokuten Kōdō
  • Bokuzen Hidari
  • Toranosuke Ogawa