Sword of the Beast
Sword of the Beast (1965) is an action drama, directed by Hideo Gosha. It stars Mikijiro Hira and Gō Katō. The 85-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.
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What Sword of the Beast Is About
Legendary swordplay filmmaker Hideo Gosha's Sword of the Beast chronicles the flight of the low-level swordsman Gennosuke, who kills one of his ministers as part of a reform plot. His former comrades then turn on him, and this betrayal so shakes his sense of honor that he decides to live in the wild, like an animal. There he joins up with a motley group who are illegally mining the shogun’s gold, and, with the aid of another swordsman, gets a chance not just at survival but to recover his name and honor.
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What is Sword of the Beast about?
Legendary swordplay filmmaker Hideo Gosha's Sword of the Beast chronicles the flight of the low-level swordsman Gennosuke, who kills one of his ministers as part of a reform plot. His former comrades then turn on him, and this betrayal so shakes his sense of honor that he decides to live in the wild, like an animal.
Where can I watch Sword of the Beast?
Sword of the Beast is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Sword of the Beast?
Sword of the Beast runs for 85 minutes (1h 25m).
When did Sword of the Beast come out?
Sword of the Beast was released in 1965.
Who directed Sword of the Beast?
Sword of the Beast was directed by Hideo Gosha.
Who stars in Sword of the Beast?
Sword of the Beast stars Mikijiro Hira, Gō Katō, Shima Iwashita, Kunie Tanaka.
What is Sword of the Beast's rating?
Sword of the Beast holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 73 out of 100.
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