Sword of the Beast(1965)
獣の剣
Sword of the Beast Synopsis
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.
Sword of the Beast (1965) is a action and drama film directed by Hideo Gosha, released on September 18, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Mikijiro Hira, Gō Katō, Shima Iwashita and Kunie Tanaka. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 78 ratings.
- Director:
- Hideo Gosha
- Writers:
- Hideo Gosha, Eizaburo Shiba
- Producers:
- Gin'ichi Kishimoto, Masayuki Satō
- Composer:
- Toshiaki Tsushima
- Production:
- Haiyuza Theater Company, Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Sword of the Beast Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mikijiro Hira
as Yuuki Gennosuke
Gō Katō
as Jurata Yamane
Shima Iwashita
as Taka
Kunie Tanaka
as Tanji
Eijirō Tōno
as Minister
Toshie Kimura
as Misa
Kantarō Suga
as Daizaburo
Yōko Mihara
as Osen
Shigeru Amachi
as Vice-Counselor
Torahiko Hamada
- Hajime Araki
Hajime Araki
- Tsuyoshi Date
Tsuyoshi Date
Key crew
Directed by Hideo Gosha, written by Hideo Gosha and Eizaburo Shiba, produced by Gin'ichi Kishimoto and Masayuki Satō.
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Sword of the Beast Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 78 ratings.
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Sword of the Beast – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sword of the Beast online?
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Sword of the Beast (1965) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sword of the Beast?
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The main cast of Sword of the Beast (1965) includes Mikijiro Hira, Gō Katō, Shima Iwashita, Kunie Tanaka and Eijirō Tōno. The film was directed by Hideo Gosha. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sword of the Beast released?
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Sword of the Beast was released on September 18, 1965 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Sword of the Beast worth watching?
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Sword of the Beast (1965) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 78 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.