Sorcerer's Orb
Sorcerer's Orb (里見八犬伝, Satomi Hakkenden) is a five-part 1954 black-and-white Japanese film series directed by Toshikazu Kōno. The film is based on the 1814-1842 novel Nansō Satomi Hakkenden by Kyokutei Bakin. Movie list:
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PlotThe 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. Original storyThe 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 ReleaseThe film performed well at the box office.[3] See also
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