Killer Sword (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film
Released in 1965, Killer Sword is an action and crime film directed by Haruyasu Noguchi, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. 1884. The samurai days have come to an end. Capitalism and democracy flourished across Japan. But in Chichibu, an area just north of Tokyo, samurai spirits still lived. Out of the many schools that taught Japanese swordsmanship, the school of Ono and Kogen were most dominant. Every year, they each selected a master swordsman to fight a dedicatory match held at the Chichibu Shrine. Gengo (Hideki Takahashi) represented the school of Ono. His opponent Danhichiro of the Kogen school was feared by many as the "Devil".
Who’s in it. Killer Sword stars Hideki Takahashi as Saotome Gengo, Hideaki Nitani as Okada Denshichiro, Chieko Matsubara and Shinsuke Ashida, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Killer Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of Killer 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 Killer Sword (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Killer Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Killer Sword?
- Killer Sword stars Hideki Takahashi, Hideaki Nitani, Chieko Matsubara, Shinsuke Ashida and Hitoshi Miyazaki.
- When was Killer Sword released?
- Killer Sword was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.