The Lightning Sword (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1962, The Lightning Sword is a drama, crime and adventure film directed by Bin Kato, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. Shinjiro is a rambler, a single sword carrying lone wolf with only his fighting skills to protect him. He doesn’t know where his road leads, only that he must find his lost sister, and the ronin who stole her away. The ronin that Shinjiro has sworn to kill. On the road he’ll find his sister and test his blade against his bitter enemy. He also encounters a lost boy searching for his father, a boy he will swear to protect, and find his own lost love, a daughter of the yakuza who draws him into a frenzied and bloody battle between rival yakuza gangs for the control of a frightened town.
Who’s in it. The Lightning Sword stars Tomisaburô Wakayama as Shinjiro of Misaki, Shigeru Amachi as Higashinosuke Yamagata, Ryûzô Shimada as Tokusaburō and Mieko Kondō as Oyo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Lightning Sword sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lightning Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lightning Sword tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lightning Sword (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lightning Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Lightning Sword worth watching?
- The Lightning Sword holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Lightning Sword?
- The Lightning Sword stars Tomisaburô Wakayama, Shigeru Amachi, Ryûzô Shimada, Mieko Kondō and Mieko Kondō.
- When was The Lightning Sword released?
- The Lightning Sword was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.