The Sword of Doom
大菩薩峠
“The sword is the soul. Study the soul to know the sword. Evil mind, evil sword.”
Synopsis
Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Sword of Doom (1966) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-31
Top Cast
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Tatsuya Nakadai
Ryunosuke Tsukue
Yūzō Kayama
Hyoma Utsuki
Michiyo Aratama
Ohama
Yōko Naitō
Omatsu
Toshirō Mifune
Toranosuke Shimada
Tadao Nakamaru
Isamu Kondo
Kei Satō
Kamo Serizawa
Kō Nishimura
Shichibei, Omatsu's 'uncle'
Ichirō Nakatani
Bunnojo Utsuki
Kunie Tanaka
Senkichi
Takamaru Sasaki
Ishinsai Nakamura
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Dansho Tsukue
Kamatari Fujiwara
Omatsu's grandfather
Hideyo Amamoto
Shuzen Kamio
Akio Miyabe
Toshizo Ogata
Yasuzō Ogawa
Yohachi
Kyōji Hayakawa
Heisuke Todo
Atsuko Kawaguchi
Okinu
Release History & Theatrical Window
Moscow
Festival / Special Debut
July 1, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kihachi Okamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinobu Hashimoto
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 大菩薩峠
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd., TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kihachi Okamoto
Shinobu Hashimoto, Kaizan Nakazato
Masaru Satō
Hiroshi Murai
Yoshitami Kuroiwa
Masayuki Satō, Sanezumi Fujimoto
Department Leadership Roster
Kihachi Okamoto
Director
Masayuki Satō
Producer
Shinobu Hashimoto
Screenplay
Yoshitami Kuroiwa
Editor
Hiroshi Murai
Director of Photography
Sanezumi Fujimoto
Producer
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sword of Doom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sword of Doom about?
Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.
Who directed The Sword of Doom?
The Sword of Doom was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
Who stars in The Sword of Doom?
The principal cast of The Sword of Doom includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Yūzō Kayama, Michiyo Aratama, Yōko Naitō, Toshirō Mifune.
When was The Sword of Doom released and how long is it?
The Sword of Doom was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sword of Doom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sword of Doom was composed by Masaru Satō.
Is The Sword of Doom based on a book or true story?
The Sword of Doom is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kaizan Nakazato".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sword of Doom?
The Sword of Doom holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).