Sword of Desperation (2010)
Original title: 必死剣 鳥刺し
Sword of Desperation is a 2010 Japanese-language action movie directed by Hideyuki Hirayama, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Etsushi Toyokawa, Chizuru Ikewaki and Koji Kikkawa.
A talented but troubled Edo Period swordsman, Kanemi Sanzaemon. Three years earlier, Kanemi killed a woman, Renko, the corrupt mistress of the powerful daimyo Tabu Ukyou. Unexpectedly, Kanemi received a lenient sentence for his crime and is allowed to return to his clan after only one year of imprisonment. Following his return, Kanemi is faced with the death of his wife, Mutsue. Thereafter, Kanemi lives with and cares for his wife's niece, Satoo, who has secret affections for Kanemi and expresses them by helping change his bleak outlook on life. Meanwhile, Kanemi's develops his unique "bird-catching" sword technique which he will soon put to test in battle for the first time against the fearsome swordsman, Hayatonosho Obiya.
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What is Sword of Desperation about?
A talented but troubled Edo Period swordsman, Kanemi Sanzaemon. Three years earlier, Kanemi killed a woman, Renko, the corrupt mistress of the powerful daimyo Tabu Ukyou. Unexpectedly, Kanemi received a lenient sentence for his crime and is allowed to return to his clan after only one year of imprisonment. Following his return, Kanemi is faced with the death of his wife, Mutsue. Thereafter, Kanemi lives with and cares for his wife's niece, Satoo, who has secret affections for Kanemi and expresses them by helping change his bleak outlook on life. Meanwhile, Kanemi's develops his unique "bird-catching" sword technique which he will soon put to test in battle for the first time against the fearsome swordsman, Hayatonosho Obiya.
When was Sword of Desperation released?
Sword of Desperation was released on 10 July 2010.
How long is Sword of Desperation?
Sword of Desperation runs 1h 54m.
Who made Sword of Desperation?
Sword of Desperation was directed by Hideyuki Hirayama.
Where can I watch Sword of Desperation?
Sword of Desperation is available on Cineverse Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Cineverse and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch Sword of Desperation
Stream: Cineverse Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp
Watch free with ads: Cineverse
Rent: Apple TV Store
Buy: Apple TV Store
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Cast
- Etsushi Toyokawa as Kanemi Sanzaemon
- Chizuru Ikewaki as Rio
- Koji Kikkawa as Obiya
- Tsumami Edamame as Fukui
- Tenkyû Fukuda as Hyoue Makihuzi
- Mitsutoshi Gotô as Mitsuoka
- Yudai Ishiyama as Mokichi
- Hana Kino as Hana
- Ittoku Kishibe as Deputy Chief Retainer Tsuda
- Tôru Kizu as Tsunekichi
- Fumiyo Kohinata as Tsunai Hashina
- Ken Maeda as Kisuke