Blind Monk Swordsman
Originally released in 1964. Blind Monk Swordsman is a feature film. directed by Shumei Onishi. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jūshirō Konoe, Chiyonosuke Azuma, and Haruo Tanaka
Synopsis
This is the story of a bad man who re-discovering humanity via woman and child while clashing with the yakuza and being hunted by a man called “Death” who has his own dark past. The prototype for the later two yakuza priest series with Shintaro Katsu and Tomisaburo Wakayama. Apparently so. And the swordsman motif seems to have been concurrent with Daiei's first ZATOICHI production.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 20, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blind Monk Swordsman about?
This is the story of a bad man who re-discovering humanity via woman and child while clashing with the yakuza and being hunted by a man called “Death” who has his own dark past. The prototype f...
Who directed Blind Monk Swordsman?
Blind Monk Swordsman was directed by Shumei Onishi.
How long is Blind Monk Swordsman?
Blind Monk Swordsman has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Blind Monk Swordsman released?
Blind Monk Swordsman was released on June 20, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Blind Monk Swordsman?
The main cast of Blind Monk Swordsman includes Jūshirō Konoe, Chiyonosuke Azuma, Haruo Tanaka, Shinobu Chihara, Masao Mishima.