The Blossom and the Sword(1973)
日本侠花伝
The Blossom and the Sword Synopsis
Tai Kato’s early 20th century set yakuza epic about an ordinary merchant girl (Hiroko Maki) who crosses paths with an assassin (Tetsuya Watari). The encounter sends her to jail as a suspected accomplice. Years later she marries a yakuza boss, whose gang is affiliated with working class people.
The Blossom and the Sword (1973) is a action and drama film directed by Tai Katō, released on November 17, 1973 with a runtime of 2h 29m. It stars Hiroko Maki, Tetsuya Watari, Junko Toda and Tōru Abe. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Tai Katō
- Writers:
- Tai Katō
- Producers:
- Kazuo Baba, Hideyuki Shiino, Masayuki Satō
- Cinematographer:
- Hiroshi Murai
- Composer:
- Hajime Kaburagi
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
The Blossom and the Sword Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hiroko Maki
as Mine Kondô
Tetsuya Watari
as Seijirô Tanaka
- Junko Toda
Junko Toda
as Tsuru Ogawa
Tōru Abe
as Tsuyoshi Kishimoto
Kinya Kitaoji
as Captain Sakagami
Gō Katō
as Toyohiko Kagawa
Kunio Murai
as Minoru Ôhama
Meichō Soganoya
as Kinzô Nagata
Kin Sugai
as Okin
Akira Shioji
Kamatari Fujiwara
Michiko Otsuka
Key crew
Directed by Tai Katō, written by Tai Katō, produced by Kazuo Baba, Hideyuki Shiino and Masayuki Satō.
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The Blossom and the Sword Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Blossom and the Sword – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Blossom and the Sword online?
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The Blossom and the Sword (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Blossom and the Sword?
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The main cast of The Blossom and the Sword (1973) includes Hiroko Maki, Tetsuya Watari, Junko Toda, Tōru Abe and Kinya Kitaoji. The film was directed by Tai Katō. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Blossom and the Sword released?
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The Blossom and the Sword was released on November 17, 1973 and runs for 2h 29m.
Is The Blossom and the Sword worth watching?
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The Blossom and the Sword (1973) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 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.