Sword of the Beast

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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.

Release Status

Released

Genres

Action, Drama

Director

Hideo Gosha

Original Language

JA

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. 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.

Who directed Sword of the Beast?

Sword of the Beast was directed by Hideo Gosha.

When was Sword of the Beast released?

Sword of the Beast was released on September 18, 1965.

How long is Sword of the Beast?

Sword of the Beast has a runtime of 1h 25m.

Where can I track Sword of the Beast?

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