Young Swordsman (1963)
Original title: 秘剣
Young Swordsman is a 1963 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, with a running time of 1h 48m. It stars Matsumoto Hakuō II, Hiroyuki Nagato and Junko Ikeuchi.
This Japanese action-adventure is set in the 17th century when all forms of swordplay were banned. One fighter, an excellent swordsman believes the law is unfair. His brother keeps his opinions about the law to himself. The swordsman vents his frustration by cutting off the thumbs of an enemy. The fighter is then banished. To live, he becomes a thief. To restore the family's lost honor, the other brother is forced to challenge the fighter to a duel.
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What is Young Swordsman about?
This Japanese action-adventure is set in the 17th century when all forms of swordplay were banned. One fighter, an excellent swordsman believes the law is unfair. His brother keeps his opinions about the law to himself. The swordsman vents his frustration by cutting off the thumbs of an enemy. The fighter is then banished. To live, he becomes a thief. To restore the family's lost honor, the other brother is forced to challenge the fighter to a duel.
When was Young Swordsman released?
Young Swordsman was released on 31 August 1963.
How long is Young Swordsman?
Young Swordsman runs 1h 48m.
Who made Young Swordsman?
Young Swordsman was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
Cast
- Matsumoto Hakuō II as Hayakawa Tenzen
- Hiroyuki Nagato as Hosoo Chojuro
- Junko Ikeuchi as Miwa
- Yuki Nakagawa as Shizu
- Nami Tamura as Sei
- Masao Shimizu as Shimamura Juzaemon
- Ryōsuke Kagawa as Kono Banzaemon
- Bokuzen Hidari as Otsuka Kihei
- Kōji Mitsui as Yabe Senjuro
- Ichirō Nakatani as Shimamura Kazuma
- Kiyoshi Kodama as Hara Sanjuro
- Ren Yamamoto as Kashima Heinosuke