No Stronger Swords (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, No Stronger Swords is a notable film directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, running about 66 minutes.
What it’s about. Featuring some of the finest swordsmen ever to grace the silver screen, this Toei classic tells the story of a battle between the evil sword style called ”Otonashi” (The Silent Form) and the proper way of swordsmanship as promoted by such historical stalwarts as Shimada Toranosuke, and the mysterious Honda Sakon, who face off against a group masquerading as the lord of Mito and his traveling bodyguards Suke-san and Kaku-san. The plot thickens as their leader unveils his secret plan to disrupt the stability of the nation. It is all in the name of swordsmanship, and as the title implies there are no stronger swordsmen!
Who’s in it. No Stronger Swords stars Utaemon Ichikawa, Hashizo Okawa, Yumiko Hasegawa and Hiroko Sakuramachi, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Stronger Swords page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Stronger Swords (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Stronger Swords change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in No Stronger Swords?
- No Stronger Swords stars Utaemon Ichikawa, Hashizo Okawa, Yumiko Hasegawa, Hiroko Sakuramachi and Keiko Yukishiro.
- When was No Stronger Swords released?
- No Stronger Swords was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.