The Flower and the Sword (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film
Released in 1964, The Flower and the Sword is a crime film directed by Eisuke Takizawa, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. A dangerous mobster threatens the life of a businessman's mother in this thriller. As Ryuji oversees the building of a bridge in Japan, a powerful gangster plans to stop the project. By any means necessary.
Who’s in it. The Flower and the Sword stars Hideki Takahashi as Ryuji, Masako Izumi, Kokinji Katsura and Yuji Odaka, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Flower and the Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Flower and the Sword tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Flower and the Sword (1964)?
- In US, The Flower and the Sword is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Flower and the Sword?
- The Flower and the Sword stars Hideki Takahashi, Masako Izumi, Kokinji Katsura, Yuji Odaka and Hiroshi Kondō.
- When was The Flower and the Sword released?
- The Flower and the Sword was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.