Blooded Spear (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1959, Blooded Spear is an action and drama film directed by Yasushi Sasaki, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Edo, 1703. Young Sugino, one of the 47 rōnin seeking revenge against lord Kira, who caused that his master, Asano of Ako, committed seppuku, meets a skillful spear fighter, Genban, who trains him to fight with honor on the day of retribution.
Who’s in it. Blooded Spear stars Chiezō Kataoka, Hiromi Hanazono, Tomisaburô Wakayama and Yumiko Hasegawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Blooded Spear has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blooded Spear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blooded Spear 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 Blooded Spear (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blooded Spear change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Blooded Spear worth watching?
- Blooded Spear holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Blooded Spear?
- Blooded Spear stars Chiezō Kataoka, Hiromi Hanazono, Tomisaburô Wakayama, Yumiko Hasegawa and Yataro Kurokawa.
- When was Blooded Spear released?
- Blooded Spear was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.