燃えよ剣 (1966): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1966 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1966, 燃えよ剣 is a notable film directed by Hirokazu Ichimura, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Set during the last days of the Tokugawa (Edo) Period, Moeyo-ken tells the story of Hijikata Toshizo and the Shinsengumi. Hijikata Toshizo is a samurai eager to test his skills and sword and make his first kill. The dojo he belongs to practices the Tennen Rishin style and teaches this to farmers. Not considered real samurai by other dojo's, they receive a request for a duel by a rival dojo practicing the Kogen Itto style. Sohaku Rokusha, a teacher there, challenges them and fights with Hijikata Toshizo. The outcome of the fight creates a deadly animosity between them that lasts through the ages.
Who’s in it. 燃えよ剣 stars Asahi Kurizuka as Hijikata Toshizo, Shunya Wazaki as Sohaku Rokusha, Hidehiko Ishikura and Tetsuko Kobayashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, 燃えよ剣 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 燃えよ剣 page.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch 燃えよ剣 (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 燃えよ剣 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 燃えよ剣 worth watching?
- 燃えよ剣 holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 燃えよ剣?
- 燃えよ剣 stars Asahi Kurizuka, Shunya Wazaki, Hidehiko Ishikura, Tetsuko Kobayashi and Keiji Takamiya.
- When was 燃えよ剣 released?
- 燃えよ剣 was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.