The Lightning Sword
Originally released in 1962. The Lightning Sword is a adventure/crime film. directed by Bin Katō. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tomisaburō Wakayama, Shigeru Amachi, and Ryūzō Shimada
Synopsis
Shinjiro is a rambler, a single sword carrying lone wolf with only his fighting skills to protect him. He doesn’t know where his road leads, only that he must find his lost sister, and the ronin who stole her away. The ronin that Shinjiro has sworn to kill. On the road he’ll find his sister and test his blade against his bitter enemy. He also encounters a lost boy searching for his father, a boy he will swear to protect, and find his own lost love, a daughter of the yakuza who draws him into a frenzied and bloody battle between rival yakuza gangs for the control of a frightened town.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Lightning Sword about?
Shinjiro is a rambler, a single sword carrying lone wolf with only his fighting skills to protect him. He doesn’t know where his road leads, only that he must find his lost sister, and the ronin ...
Who directed The Lightning Sword?
The Lightning Sword was directed by Bin Katō.
How long is The Lightning Sword?
The Lightning Sword has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Lightning Sword released?
The Lightning Sword was released on December 8, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Lightning Sword?
The main cast of The Lightning Sword includes Tomisaburō Wakayama, Shigeru Amachi, Ryūzō Shimada, Mieko Kondō, Eigorō Onoe.