Sword of the Beast (1965)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1965 Wide

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1965 Wide

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A man of honor struggles to regain his good name after being exiled to the wrong side of the law in this period drama from Japan. Gennosuke (Mikijiro Hira) was a loyal swordsman hoping to gain a position of power in his clan when he killed a man on orders of one of his superiors. After committing the foul deed, Gennosuke discovers he's been betrayed by his masters; bitter and disillusioned, Gennosuke becomes a ronin, a samurai without a ruler, and pledges to wander the Earth like an animal.

Unrated, 1 hr. 25 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Classics

Directed By: Hideo Gosha

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1965 Wide

On DVD: Oct 25, 2005

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very good story. the fighting is great and the lead character does a great job. the diologue is great and the story moves quickly leaving you interested through the entire film. a movie where the end leaves you satisfied.

February 13, 2007

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With striking black and white cinematography, "Sword of the Beast" starts out with Gennosuke(Mikijiro Hira), a ronin, on the run after killing the clan counselor. A conjugal visit quickly turns into a trap, but he makes his escape. His next escape requires a little help since his pursuers have enlisted a lot more

February 25, 2009