The Abandoned Swords (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1958, The Abandoned Swords is a drama film directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. Best friends Gentaro and Sanpei become fateful enemies when Sanpei steals a secret document revealing the identity of the chosen successor to the Tokugawa Shogun. Gentaro of the Owari clan sets out to retrive the invaluable document.
Who’s in it. The Abandoned Swords stars Chiyonosuke Azuma, Yumiko Hasegawa, Hibari Misora and Kinnosuke Nakamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Abandoned 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 The Abandoned Swords page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Abandoned Swords tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Abandoned Swords (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Abandoned Swords change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Abandoned Swords worth watching?
- The Abandoned Swords holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Abandoned Swords?
- The Abandoned Swords stars Chiyonosuke Azuma, Yumiko Hasegawa, Hibari Misora, Kinnosuke Nakamura and Shunji Sakai.
- When was The Abandoned Swords released?
- The Abandoned Swords was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.