Sword of Destiny
Shukumeiken Onibashiri
Synopsis
Former Ometsuke, Oseki Jutayu, has handed over the family headship to his son Tsurunojo and is living a carefree life. One day, Tsurunojo dies in a duel. Behind this is a trap set by former treasurer Ibe Tatewaki and his son Denshichiro, whom Jutayu had previously accused of corruption with the government-supplied merchant Yamashiroya, that forced Tatewaki to resign. Enraged, Jutayu takes action to avenge his son’s death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Minoru Matsushima
- Original Title
- Shukumeiken Onibashiri
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
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Minoru Matsushima
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Minoru Matsushima
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sword of Destiny
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What is Sword of Destiny about?
Former Ometsuke, Oseki Jutayu, has handed over the family headship to his son Tsurunojo and is living a carefree life. One day, Tsurunojo dies in a duel. Behind this is a trap set by former treasurer Ibe Tatewaki and his son Denshichiro, whom Jutayu had previously accused of corruption with the government-supplied merchant Yamashiroya, that forced Tatewaki to resign. Enraged, Jutayu takes action to avenge his son’s death.
Who directed Sword of Destiny?
Sword of Destiny was directed by Minoru Matsushima.
Who stars in Sword of Destiny?
The principal cast of Sword of Destiny includes Rie Kimura, Minoru Ōki, Mikiko Otonashi, Kinnosuke Nakamura, Kimie Shingyoji.
When was Sword of Destiny released and how long is it?
Sword of Destiny was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.