Sword of Destiny(1960)
孤剣は折れず 月影一刀流
Sword of Destiny Synopsis
When master swordsman Mikogami Genshiro of the Ono fencing school returns to find that his ailing sensei has been murdered in the dead of night, he must find the culprit and exact revenge. His return sets off a series of violent incidents and incites a high ranked female skilled in sword to test his mettle after he unwittingly offends her. The ever delightful Misora Hibari co-stars with the great Tsuruta Koji in this exciting tale set in the earliest days of the Tokugawa shogunate. Lots of exciting swordfights highlight this entertaining motion picture!
Sword of Destiny (1960) is a action and drama film directed by Yasushi Sasaki, released on December 11, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Koji Tsuruta, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Chie Ueki and Hiromi Hanazono. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasushi Sasaki
- Writers:
- Renzaburō Shibata, Masashige Narusawa
- Cinematographer:
- Motoya Washio
- Composer:
- Eiichi Yamada
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
Sword of Destiny Cast & Crew
Main cast
Koji Tsuruta
Hiroko Sakuramachi
- Chie Ueki
Chie Ueki
Hiromi Hanazono
Kunio Kaga
- Kikue Mōri
Kikue Mōri
Kenji Kusumoto
Shin Tokudaiji
Yataro Kurokawa
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Hibari Misora
- Ryutaro Chikamatsu
Ryutaro Chikamatsu
Key crew
Directed by Yasushi Sasaki, written by Renzaburō Shibata and Masashige Narusawa.
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Sword of Destiny Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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Sword of Destiny – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sword of Destiny online?
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Who stars in Sword of Destiny?
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The main cast of Sword of Destiny (1960) includes Koji Tsuruta, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Chie Ueki, Hiromi Hanazono and Kunio Kaga. The film was directed by Yasushi Sasaki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sword of Destiny released?
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Sword of Destiny was released on December 11, 1960 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Sword of Destiny worth watching?
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Sword of Destiny (1960) holds an average rating of 6.0 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.