The Sword of Doom(1966)
大菩薩峠
The sword is the soul. Study the soul to know the sword. Evil mind, evil sword.
The Sword of Doom Synopsis
Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.
The Sword of Doom (1966) is a drama, crime and action film directed by Kihachi Okamoto, released on February 25, 1966 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Yūzō Kayama, Michiyo Aratama and Yōko Naitō. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 271 ratings.
- Director:
- Kihachi Okamoto
- Writers:
- Shinobu Hashimoto, Kaizan Nakazato
- Producers:
- Masayuki Satō, Sanezumi Fujimoto
- Cinematographer:
- Hiroshi Murai
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd., TOHO
- Status:
- Released
The Sword of Doom (1966) Trailer
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The Sword of Doom Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Ryunosuke Tsukue
Yūzō Kayama
as Hyoma Utsuki
Michiyo Aratama
as Ohama
Yōko Naitō
as Omatsu
Toshirō Mifune
as Toranosuke Shimada
Tadao Nakamaru
as Isamu Kondo
Kei Satō
as Kamo Serizawa
Kō Nishimura
as Shichibei, Omatsu's 'uncle'
Ichirō Nakatani
as Bunnojo Utsuki
Kunie Tanaka
as Senkichi
Takamaru Sasaki
as Ishinsai Nakamura
Ryōsuke Kagawa
as Dansho Tsukue
Key crew
Directed by Kihachi Okamoto, written by Shinobu Hashimoto and Kaizan Nakazato, produced by Masayuki Satō and Sanezumi Fujimoto.
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The Sword of Doom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 271 ratings.
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The Sword of Doom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sword of Doom online?
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The Sword of Doom (1966) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sword of Doom?
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The main cast of The Sword of Doom (1966) includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Yūzō Kayama, Michiyo Aratama, Yōko Naitō and Toshirō Mifune. The film was directed by Kihachi Okamoto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sword of Doom released?
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The Sword of Doom was released on February 25, 1966 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is The Sword of Doom worth watching?
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The Sword of Doom (1966) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 271 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Sword of Doom?
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