Blood Shed (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film
Released in 1966, Blood Shed is an action and crime film directed by Toshio Masuda, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Ginjiro was born to a family of nobility, though he yearned for freedom. To earn this freedom, he affiliates himself with the worst of the worst. Swearing his allegiance to the notorious Kuroiwa crime syndicate, the yakuza family known for its thirst for blood, Ginjiro equips for battle. When a rival family raids their gambling parlor, he slashes a masked henchman. Unbeknown to him, his victim was no henchman.
Who’s in it. Blood Shed stars Hideki Takahashi as Ginjiro, Masako Izumi as Eda, Joe Shishido as Seiji and Meiko Kaji as Osakae, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood Shed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blood Shed 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 Blood Shed (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blood Shed change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Blood Shed?
- Blood Shed stars Hideki Takahashi, Masako Izumi, Joe Shishido, Meiko Kaji and Izumi Ashikawa.
- When was Blood Shed released?
- Blood Shed was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.