The Blazing Sword

The Blazing Sword (1966)

Released: 1966-11-12 Duration: 1hr 31min
Genres:
Rating 7.2

Overview

Set during the last days of the Tokugawa (Edo) Period, Moeyo-ken tells the story of Hijikata Toshizo and the Shinsengumi. Hijikata Toshizo is a samurai eager to test his skills and sword and make his first kill. The dojo he belongs to practices the Tennen Rishin style and teaches this to farmers. Not considered real samurai by other dojo's, they receive a request for a duel by a rival dojo practicing the Kogen Itto style. Sohaku Rokusha, a teacher there, challenges them and fights with Hijikata Toshizo. The outcome of the fight creates a deadly animosity between them that lasts through the ages.

Production Companies

Shochiku
Shochiku

Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language ja
Popularity 4.483

Directed By

Hirokazu Ichimura

Crew

Lighting Technician
Shigeo Terada
Sound Recordist
Taro Takahashi
Art Direction
Tadataka Yoshino
Screenplay
Azuma Morisaki
Director of Photography
Tadashi Sakai
Screenplay
Toshiro Hasebe
Screenplay
Tai Katō
Original Music Composer
Takeo Watanabe

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