Destiny's Son
Originally released in 1962. Destiny's Son is a action/drama film. directed by Kenji Misumi. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Raizō Ichikawa, Mayumi Nagisa, and Masayo Banri
Synopsis
In Edo-period Japan, Shingo is born the son of an assassin who was executed for murdering her lord’s concubine. Decades later, his adoptive family is massacred for keeping the secret. Armed with an unbeatable swordfighting technique, Shingo embarks on the path of the masterless samurai in search of vengeance and a path beyond his own ignominious origins.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (18 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Raizō Ichikawa
as Takakura Shingo
Mayumi Nagisa
as Yoshio Takakura
Masayo Banri
as Sayo Tadokoro
Shigeru Amachi
as Sôshi Tada
Jun'ichirō Narita
as Mondo Tadokoro
Eijirō Yanagi
as Ooinokami Matsudaira
Matasaburô Niwa
as Eijirô Chiba
Teru Tomota
as Kihei Shôji
Yoshio Inaba
as Giichirô Ikebe
Matasaburo Tamba
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Destiny's Son about?
In Edo-period Japan, Shingo is born the son of an assassin who was executed for murdering her lord’s concubine. Decades later, his adoptive family is massacred for keeping the secret. Armed with ...
Who directed Destiny's Son?
Destiny's Son was directed by Kenji Misumi.
How long is Destiny's Son?
Destiny's Son has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was Destiny's Son released?
Destiny's Son was released on July 1, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Destiny's Son?
The main cast of Destiny's Son includes Raizō Ichikawa, Mayumi Nagisa, Masayo Banri, Shigeru Amachi, Jun'ichirō Narita.