Man-Slashing Horse-Piercing Sword (1929): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1929, Man-Slashing Horse-Piercing Sword is a notable film directed by Daisuke Itō.

What it’s about. In medieval Japan, a brutal and corrupt magistrate is planning to kill the child who is about to become the heir to the estate and position of the local lord and substitute his own "heir", an orphan, in order to get control of the late lord's estate and rule as the impostor's "regent". However, a mysterious stranger appears and sets out to thwart the magistrate's plans and free the people from his oppressive rule.

Who’s in it. Man-Slashing Horse-Piercing Sword stars Ryūnosuke Tsukigata as Raizaburo and Misao Seki as Osuga.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Man-Slashing Horse-Piercing Sword 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 Man-Slashing Horse-Piercing Sword page.