Sword of the Beast (1965)
Original title: 獣の剣
Sword of the Beast is a 1965 Japanese-language action movie directed by Hideo Gosha, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Mikijiro Hira, Gō Katō and Shima Iwashita.
Legendary swordplay filmmaker Hideo Gosha's Sword of the Beast chronicles the flight of the low-level swordsman Gennosuke, who kills one of his ministers as part of a reform plot. His former comrades then turn on him, and this betrayal so shakes his sense of honor that he decides to live in the wild, like an animal. There he joins up with a motley group who are illegally mining the shogun’s gold, and, with the aid of another swordsman, gets a chance not just at survival but to recover his name and honor.
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What is Sword of the Beast about?
Legendary swordplay filmmaker Hideo Gosha's Sword of the Beast chronicles the flight of the low-level swordsman Gennosuke, who kills one of his ministers as part of a reform plot. His former comrades then turn on him, and this betrayal so shakes his sense of honor that he decides to live in the wild, like an animal. There he joins up with a motley group who are illegally mining the shogun’s gold, and, with the aid of another swordsman, gets a chance not just at survival but to recover his name and honor.
When was Sword of the Beast released?
Sword of the Beast was released on 18 September 1965.
How long is Sword of the Beast?
Sword of the Beast runs 1h 25m.
Who made Sword of the Beast?
Sword of the Beast was directed by Hideo Gosha.
Where can I watch Sword of the Beast?
Sword of the Beast is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Sword of the Beast
Stream: Criterion Channel