Sword of Destiny (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, Sword of Destiny is an action and drama film directed by Yasushi Sasaki, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. When master swordsman Mikogami Genshiro of the Ono fencing school returns to find that his ailing sensei has been murdered in the dead of night, he must find the culprit and exact revenge. His return sets off a series of violent incidents and incites a high ranked female skilled in sword to test his mettle after he unwittingly offends her. The ever delightful Misora Hibari co-stars with the great Tsuruta Koji in this exciting tale set in the earliest days of the Tokugawa shogunate. Lots of exciting swordfights highlight this entertaining motion picture!
Who’s in it. Sword of Destiny stars Koji Tsuruta, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Keiko Fujita and Chie Ueki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Sword of Destiny 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 of Destiny page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sword of Destiny 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 of Destiny (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sword of Destiny change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sword of Destiny worth watching?
- Sword of Destiny 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 of Destiny?
- Sword of Destiny stars Koji Tsuruta, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Keiko Fujita, Chie Ueki and Hiromi Hanazono.
- When was Sword of Destiny released?
- Sword of Destiny was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.