Sword Devil (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1965, Sword Devil is an action and drama film directed by Kenji Misumi, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Hanpei is a gentle young samurai that loves flowers. One day, he witnesses an old man's quick draw of the sword. He is so impressed that he becomes the old man's pupil. Soon, Hanpei's skill of sword comes to attention of his lord. The lord orders him to assassinate a man...
Who’s in it. Sword Devil stars Raizō Ichikawa as Hanpei, Michiko Sugata as Osaki, Kei Satō as Secretery Kanbe and Ryûtarô Gomi as Kyomuzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sword Devil 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 Sword Devil page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sword Devil 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 Sword Devil (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sword Devil change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sword Devil worth watching?
- Sword Devil 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 Sword Devil?
- Sword Devil stars Raizō Ichikawa, Michiko Sugata, Kei Satō, Ryûtarô Gomi and Gorō Mutsumi.
- When was Sword Devil released?
- Sword Devil was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.