Young Swordsman (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1963, Young Swordsman is a drama film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. This Japanese action-adventure is set in the 17th century when all forms of swordplay were banned. One fighter, an excellent swordsman believes the law is unfair. His brother keeps his opinions about the law to himself. The swordsman vents his frustration by cutting off the thumbs of an enemy. The fighter is then banished. To live, he becomes a thief. To restore the family's lost honor, the other brother is forced to challenge the fighter to a duel.
Who’s in it. Young Swordsman stars Kōshirō Matsumoto as Hayakawa Tenzen, Hiroyuki Nagato as Hosoo Chojuro, Junko Ikeuchi as Miwa and Yuki Nakagawa as Shizu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Young Swordsman 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 Young Swordsman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Swordsman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Swordsman (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young Swordsman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Young Swordsman worth watching?
- Young Swordsman holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Swordsman?
- Young Swordsman stars Kōshirō Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Nagato, Junko Ikeuchi, Yuki Nakagawa and Nami Tamura.
- When was Young Swordsman released?
- Young Swordsman was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.