Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

"In the first movie of the trilogy, Tōshirô Mifune stars as Takezo, and his friend, Matahachi (Rentarô Mikuni) join the army, but become disillusioned when the glory they seek to find in their lives doesn't come. They separate, and live two different lives. Kaoru Yachigusa stars as Otsu, the woman Takezo grows to love. The Buddhist priest, played by Takuan Sōhō, has a profound effect on Takezo's and Otsu's lives. The performances are both tremendously emotional and physical. The plot sets up the next story in the saga. Japanese audio. "

"Old school cool!"