The Blazing Sword
燃えよ剣
Synopsis
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, 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.
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Moeyo Ken.trailer.1966.avi
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-12-07
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hirokazu Ichimura
- Screenplay & Story
- Azuma Morisaki, Toshiro Hasebe, Tai Katō
- Original Score
- Takeo Watanabe
- Original Title
- 燃えよ剣
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hirokazu Ichimura
Azuma Morisaki, Toshiro Hasebe, Tai Katō, Ryōtarō Shiba
Takeo Watanabe
Tadashi Sakai
Department Leadership Roster
Hirokazu Ichimura
Director
Azuma Morisaki
Screenplay
Tadashi Sakai
Director of Photography
Toshiro Hasebe
Screenplay
Tai Katō
Screenplay
Takeo Watanabe
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Blazing Sword
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What is The Blazing Sword about?
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, 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.
Who directed The Blazing Sword?
The Blazing Sword was directed by Hirokazu Ichimura.
Who stars in The Blazing Sword?
The principal cast of The Blazing Sword includes Asahi Kurizuka, Shunya Wazaki, Hidehiko Ishikura, Tetsuko Kobayashi, Keiji Takamiya.
When was The Blazing Sword released and how long is it?
The Blazing Sword was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Blazing Sword?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Blazing Sword was composed by Takeo Watanabe.
Is The Blazing Sword based on a book or true story?
The Blazing Sword is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ryōtarō Shiba".