Destiny's Son(1962)
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Destiny's Son Synopsis
In Edo-period Japan, Shingo is born the son of an assassin who was executed for murdering her lord’s concubine. Decades later, his adoptive family is massacred for keeping the secret. Armed with an unbeatable swordfighting technique, Shingo embarks on the path of the masterless samurai in search of vengeance and a path beyond his own ignominious origins.
Destiny's Son (1962) is a action, drama and history film directed by Kenji Misumi, released on July 1, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Raizō Ichikawa, Mayumi Nagisa, Masayo Banri and Shigeru Amachi. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Misumi
- Writers:
- Kaneto Shindō, Renzaburō Shibata
- Cinematographer:
- Shozo Honda
- Composer:
- Ichirō Saitō
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Destiny's Son (1962) Trailer
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Destiny's Son Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raizō Ichikawa
as Takakura Shingo
Mayumi Nagisa
as Yoshio Takakura
Masayo Banri
as Sayo Tadokoro
Shigeru Amachi
as Sôshi Tada
Jun'ichirō Narita
as Mondo Tadokoro
Eijirō Yanagi
as Ooinokami Matsudaira
Matasaburô Niwa
as Eijirô Chiba
- Teru Tomota
Teru Tomota
as Kihei Shôji
Yoshio Inaba
as Giichirô Ikebe
- Matasaburo Tamba
Matasaburo Tamba
- Toshio Chiba
Toshio Chiba
- Shinjirō Asano
Shinjirō Asano
as Shin'emon Takakura
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Misumi, written by Kaneto Shindō and Renzaburō Shibata.
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Destiny's Son Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 25 ratings.
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Destiny's Son – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Destiny's Son online?
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Destiny's Son (1962) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Destiny's Son?
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The main cast of Destiny's Son (1962) includes Raizō Ichikawa, Mayumi Nagisa, Masayo Banri, Shigeru Amachi and Jun'ichirō Narita. The film was directed by Kenji Misumi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Destiny's Son released?
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Destiny's Son was released on July 1, 1962 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is Destiny's Son worth watching?
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Destiny's Son (1962) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Destiny's Son?
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Yes. The official Destiny's Son trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.