No Stronger Swords
Originally released in 1959. No Stronger Swords is a feature film. directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Utaemon Ichikawa, Hashizo Ōkawa, and Yumiko Hasegawa
Synopsis
Featuring some of the finest swordsmen ever to grace the silver screen, this Toei classic tells the story of a battle between the evil sword style called ”Otonashi” (The Silent Form) and the proper way of swordsmanship as promoted by such historical stalwarts as Shimada Toranosuke, and the mysterious Honda Sakon, who face off against a group masquerading as the lord of Mito and his traveling bodyguards Suke-san and Kaku-san. The plot thickens as their leader unveils his secret plan to disrupt the stability of the nation. It is all in the name of swordsmanship, and as the title implies there are no stronger swordsmen!
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is No Stronger Swords about?
Featuring some of the finest swordsmen ever to grace the silver screen, this Toei classic tells the story of a battle between the evil sword style called ”Otonashi” (The Silent Form) and the pr...
Who directed No Stronger Swords?
No Stronger Swords was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
How long is No Stronger Swords?
No Stronger Swords has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was No Stronger Swords released?
No Stronger Swords was released on May 5, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in No Stronger Swords?
The main cast of No Stronger Swords includes Utaemon Ichikawa, Hashizo Ōkawa, Yumiko Hasegawa, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Keiko Yukishiro.