The Sword of Doom (1966)
Original title: 大菩薩峠
The Sword of Doom is a 1966 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kihachi Okamoto, with a running time of 2h 2m. It stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Yūzō Kayama and Michiyo Aratama.
Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.
Quick answers
What is The Sword of Doom about?
Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.
When was The Sword of Doom released?
The Sword of Doom was released on 25 February 1966.
How long is The Sword of Doom?
The Sword of Doom runs 2h 2m.
Who made The Sword of Doom?
The Sword of Doom was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
Where can I watch The Sword of Doom?
The Sword of Doom is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch The Sword of Doom
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Ryunosuke Tsukue
- Yūzō Kayama as Hyoma Utsuki
- Michiyo Aratama as Ohama
- Yōko Naitō as Omatsu
- Toshirō Mifune as Toranosuke Shimada
- Tadao Nakamaru as Isamu Kondo
- Kei Satō as Kamo Serizawa
- Kō Nishimura as Shichibei, Omatsu's 'uncle'
- Ichirō Nakatani as Bunnojo Utsuki
- Kunie Tanaka as Senkichi
- Takamaru Sasaki as Ishinsai Nakamura
- Ryōsuke Kagawa as Dansho Tsukue
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