Killer Sword (1965)

Killer Sword (1965) poster

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".

Director: Haruyasu Noguchi
Genre: Crime, Action
Runtime: 89 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Seitaro Omori
Production: Nikkatsu Corporation
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

yakuza

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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 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".
Who directed Killer Sword?
Killer Sword was directed by Haruyasu Noguchi.
Who stars in Killer Sword?
Killer Sword stars Hideki Takahashi, Hideaki Nitani, Chieko Matsubara, Shinsuke Ashida, Hitoshi Miyazaki, Shōki Fukae.
How long is Killer Sword?
Killer Sword has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).
What genre is Killer Sword?
Killer Sword is a Crime, Action film.
Where was Killer Sword produced?
Killer Sword was produced in Japan.