Kisaragi Sword (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1962, Kisaragi Sword is an action film directed by Yasushi Sasaki, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. The story concerns the efforts of seven master swordsman who join together to protect the new inexperienced Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune from the evil plans of the Owari Clan's corrupt Lord. It's a colorful bunch, a drunk samurai, a master thief, a sword instructor and a Lord who is disguised as a ronin since it is an executable offense for a lord to wander outside of their domain without permission. As the Chief Magistrate becomes suspicious of the Owari plot to send men to Kodenmacho Prison to start a riot he begins to investigate the rumors. He soon calls upon the Lord of Mikazuki Castle and the Shogun's best friend to help thwart the evil ambitions and battle the rouge swordsman hired by the Owari Clan.
Who’s in it. Kisaragi Sword stars Kazuo Akatsuki as Lower officer A, Kyoko Aoyama as Oen, Utanosuke Arashi as Kamenosuke and Masaharu Arikawa as Koiwai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Kisaragi Sword has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kisaragi Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kisaragi 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 Kisaragi Sword (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kisaragi Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kisaragi Sword worth watching?
- Kisaragi Sword holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kisaragi Sword?
- Kisaragi Sword stars Kazuo Akatsuki, Kyoko Aoyama, Utanosuke Arashi, Masaharu Arikawa and Koji Arima.
- When was Kisaragi Sword released?
- Kisaragi Sword was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.