Rise Against the Sword movie poster

Rise Against the Sword

January 15, 1966 1h 41m 6.5/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1966. Rise Against the Sword is a history/action film. directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.

Starring Toshirō Mifune, Makoto Satō, and Yuriko Hoshi

Synopsis

Farmer Abare Goemon is confronted by brigand-like samurai. He raises an army of farmers to fight them and does so brilliantly. When Lord Asakura sees the success Goemon has achieved, he attempts to recruit him to fight in a conflict between Asakura and another clan. Goemon refuses, and Lord Asakura sets out to destroy him.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 15, 1966 60 years ago
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Runtime 1h 41m 101 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (8 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • TOHO

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rise Against the Sword about?

Farmer Abare Goemon is confronted by brigand-like samurai. He raises an army of farmers to fight them and does so brilliantly. When Lord Asakura sees the success Goemon has achieved, he attempts to...

Who directed Rise Against the Sword?

Rise Against the Sword was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.

How long is Rise Against the Sword?

Rise Against the Sword has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).

When was Rise Against the Sword released?

Rise Against the Sword was released on January 15, 1966 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Rise Against the Sword?

The main cast of Rise Against the Sword includes Toshirō Mifune, Makoto Satō, Yuriko Hoshi, Kichijirō Ueda, Ryo Tamura.