Sword of Desperation(2010)
必死剣 鳥刺し
Sword of Desperation Synopsis
A talented but troubled Edo Period swordsman, Kanemi Sanzaemon. Three years earlier, Kanemi killed a woman, Renko, the corrupt mistress of the powerful daimyo Tabu Ukyou. Unexpectedly, Kanemi received a lenient sentence for his crime and is allowed to return to his clan after only one year of imprisonment. Following his return, Kanemi is faced with the death of his wife, Mutsue. Thereafter, Kanemi lives with and cares for his wife's niece, Satoo, who has secret affections for Kanemi and expresses them by helping change his bleak outlook on life. Meanwhile, Kanemi's develops his unique "bird-catching" sword technique which he will soon put to test in battle for the first time against the fearsome swordsman, Hayatonosho Obiya.
Sword of Desperation (2010) is a action, thriller and romance film directed by Hideyuki Hirayama, released on July 10, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Etsushi Toyokawa, Chizuru Ikewaki, Koji Kikkawa and Tsumami Edamame. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Hideyuki Hirayama
- Writers:
- Shuhei Fujisawa, Hidehiro Ito, Itaru Era
- Producers:
- Shinya Egawa
- Cinematographer:
- Koichi Ishii
- Composer:
- Edison
- Production:
- Excellent Film, TV Asahi, Pony Canyon, Toei Company, Sankei Shimbun, K DASH
- Status:
- Released
Sword of Desperation (2010) Trailer
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Sword of Desperation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Etsushi Toyokawa
as Kanemi Sanzaemon
Chizuru Ikewaki
as Rio
Koji Kikkawa
as Obiya
Tsumami Edamame
as Fukui
Tenkyû Fukuda
as Hyoue Makihuzi
- Mitsutoshi Gotô
Mitsutoshi Gotô
as Mitsuoka
Yudai Ishiyama
as Mokichi
Hana Kino
as Hana
Ittoku Kishibe
as Deputy Chief Retainer Tsuda
Tôru Kizu
as Tsunekichi
Fumiyo Kohinata
as Tsunai Hashina
Ken Maeda
as Kisuke
Key crew
Directed by Hideyuki Hirayama, written by Shuhei Fujisawa, Hidehiro Ito and Itaru Era, produced by Shinya Egawa.
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Sword of Desperation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 32 ratings.
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Sword of Desperation – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sword of Desperation online?
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Sword of Desperation (2010) is available to stream on Midnight Pulp and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Sword of Desperation?
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The main cast of Sword of Desperation (2010) includes Etsushi Toyokawa, Chizuru Ikewaki, Koji Kikkawa, Tsumami Edamame and Tenkyû Fukuda. The film was directed by Hideyuki Hirayama. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sword of Desperation released?
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Sword of Desperation was released on July 10, 2010 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is Sword of Desperation worth watching?
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Sword of Desperation (2010) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sword of Desperation?
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