Rise Against the Sword (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1966, Rise Against the Sword is an action, drama, war and history film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Farmer Abare Goemon is confronted by brigand-like samurai. He raises an army of farmers to fight them and does so brilliantly. When Lord Asakura sees the success Goemon has achieved, he attempts to recruit him to fight in a conflict between Asakura and another clan. Goemon refuses, and Lord Asakura sets out to destroy him.
Who’s in it. Rise Against the Sword stars Toshirō Mifune as Abare Gōemon, Makoto Satō as Yatōta Gōemon, Yuriko Hoshi as Princess Azusa and Kichijirō Ueda as Kaniuemon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Rise Against the 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 Rise Against the Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rise Against the 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 Rise Against the Sword (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rise Against the Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rise Against the Sword worth watching?
- Rise Against the Sword holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rise Against the Sword?
- Rise Against the Sword stars Toshirō Mifune, Makoto Satō, Yuriko Hoshi, Kichijirō Ueda and Ryo Tamura.
- When was Rise Against the Sword released?
- Rise Against the Sword was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.