秘剣 (1963) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1963 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1963, 秘剣 is a drame 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. 秘剣 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, 秘剣 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 秘剣 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 秘剣 tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch 秘剣 (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 秘剣 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 秘剣 worth watching?
- 秘剣 holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 秘剣?
- 秘剣 stars Kōshirō Matsumoto, Hiroyuki Nagato, Junko Ikeuchi, Yuki Nakagawa and Nami Tamura.
- When was 秘剣 released?
- 秘剣 was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.