The Rule for a Vagabond (1965): cast, story & where to watch

1965 · Film

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Released in 1965, The Rule for a Vagabond is an action, drama and crime film directed by Eisuke Takizawa, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. A brave warrior fights to restore peace to a town riddled by crime, one sword at a time, in this historical action saga.

Who’s in it. The Rule for a Vagabond stars Hideki Takahashi as Oshima Ryuji, Tamio Kawachi as Naojiro, Masako Izumi as Haruko and Meiko Kaji as Hanako, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rule for a Vagabond page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Rule for a Vagabond 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 The Rule for a Vagabond (1965)?
In US, The Rule for a Vagabond is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in The Rule for a Vagabond?
The Rule for a Vagabond stars Hideki Takahashi, Tamio Kawachi, Masako Izumi, Meiko Kaji and Mieko Nishio.
When was The Rule for a Vagabond released?
The Rule for a Vagabond was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.