Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1969, Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A young girl named Oichi is abandoned by her mother and blinded by a lightning strike. When her guardian is killed, she learns to wield a sword from a traveling ronin. As she develops into a master swordsman, her profession becomes that of a bounty hunter. Many test her sword and many die by her skills. She travels throughout the countryside to seek her mother and her revenge.
Who’s in it. Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman stars Yōko Matsuyama as Oichi, Chizuko Arai as Omon, Jun Tatara as Nihei and Shinichi Yanagisawa as Hanji, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman 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 Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman 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 Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman worth watching?
- Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman?
- Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman stars Yōko Matsuyama, Chizuko Arai, Jun Tatara, Shinichi Yanagisawa and Akitake Kōno.
- When was Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman released?
- Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.