Killer Sword
Originally released in 1965. Killer Sword is a crime/action film. directed by Haruyasu Noguchi. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hideki Takahashi, Hideaki Nitani, and Chieko Matsubara
Synopsis
1884. The samurai days have come to an end. Capitalism and democracy flourished across Japan. But in Chichibu, an area just north of Tokyo, samurai spirits still lived. Out of the many schools that taught Japanese swordsmanship, the school of Ono and Kogen were most dominant. Every year, they each selected a master swordsman to fight a dedicatory match held at the Chichibu Shrine. Gengo (Hideki Takahashi) represented the school of Ono. His opponent Danhichiro of the Kogen school was feared by many as the "Devil".
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Killer Sword about?
1884. The samurai days have come to an end. Capitalism and democracy flourished across Japan. But in Chichibu, an area just north of Tokyo, samurai spirits still lived. Out of the many schools that...
Who directed Killer Sword?
Killer Sword was directed by Haruyasu Noguchi.
How long is Killer Sword?
Killer Sword has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Killer Sword released?
Killer Sword was released on September 4, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Killer Sword?
The main cast of Killer Sword includes Hideki Takahashi, Hideaki Nitani, Chieko Matsubara, Shinsuke Ashida, Hitoshi Miyazaki.