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Release Year1981
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, Drama, Action
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DirectorMinoru Matsushima
WritersMinoru Matsushima
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsSword of Destiny
About Sword of Destiny
Former Ometsuke, Oseki Jutayu, has handed over the family headship to his son Tsurunojo and is living a carefree life. One day, Tsurunojo dies in a duel. Behind this is a trap set by former treasurer Ibe Tatewaki and his son Denshichiro, whom Jutayu had previously accused of corruption with the government-supplied merchant Yamashiroya, that forced Tatewaki to resign. Enraged, Jutayu takes action to avenge his son’s death.
Directed by Minoru Matsushima, Sword of Destiny leans on a strong ensemble — Rie Kimura, Minoru Ōki, Mikiko Otonashi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 1981.
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