This first film in director Hiroshi Inagaki’s trilogy about legendary 17th century samurai (and author of " A Book of Five Rings ") shows the beginning of his career as a warrior in the battle of Sekigahara, and the start of the friendships and emnities which will fill the rest of his life. In Japanese with English subtitles. Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, cinematography by Jun Yasumoto, lighting by Shoji Kameyama. Stars Toshiro Mifune. Kaoru Yachigusa, Rentaro Mikuni, Mariko Okada, Mitsuko Mito. Video: CLV. Audio: Digital, CX.