Satan's Sword (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1960, Satan's Sword is an action film directed by Kenji Misumi, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. The Dai-bosatsu toge trilogy is based on Kaizan Nakazato's unfinished long series of novels (41 books, written from 1913 to 1941). Set in the last period of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Daibosatsu Toge tells the story of Ryunosuke Tsukue , a nihilistic swordmaster who doesn't hesitate to kill anyone, bad or good.
Who’s in it. Satan's Sword stars Raizō Ichikawa as Ryunosuke Tsukue, Kōjirō Hongō as Hyoma Utsugi, Tamao Nakamura as Ohama / Otoyo and Fujiko Yamamoto as Omatsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Satan's Sword has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Satan's Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of Satan's Sword tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Satan's Sword (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Satan's Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Satan's Sword worth watching?
- Satan's Sword holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Satan's Sword?
- Satan's Sword stars Raizō Ichikawa, Kōjirō Hongō, Tamao Nakamura, Fujiko Yamamoto and Kenji Sugawara.
- When was Satan's Sword released?
- Satan's Sword was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.