Broken Swords (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1969, Broken Swords is an action and drama film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The tragic, yet exciting story of the friendship between Nakayama Yasubei, a member of the 47 Ronin, and Tange Tenzen, a relative by marriage of the vile Lord Kira. Remake of Hakuôki AKA Samurai Vendetta (1959).
Who’s in it. Broken Swords stars Hiroki Matsukata as Tenzen Tange, Kōjirō Hongō as Yasubei Nakayama, Tomomi Iwai as Chiharu and Shigeru Tsuyuguchi as Ryuanoshin Nagao, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Broken Swords 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 Broken Swords page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Swords 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 Broken Swords (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Broken Swords change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Broken Swords worth watching?
- Broken Swords holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken Swords?
- Broken Swords stars Hiroki Matsukata, Kōjirō Hongō, Tomomi Iwai, Shigeru Tsuyuguchi and Yoshihiko Aoyama.
- When was Broken Swords released?
- Broken Swords was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.