No Stronger Swords
風流使者 天下無双の剣
Synopsis
Featuring some of the finest swordsmen ever to grace the silver screen, this Toei classic tells the story of a battle between the evil sword style called ”Otonashi” (The Silent Form) and the proper way of swordsmanship as promoted by such historical stalwarts as Shimada Toranosuke, and the mysterious Honda Sakon, who face off against a group masquerading as the lord of Mito and his traveling bodyguards Suke-san and Kaku-san. The plot thickens as their leader unveils his secret plan to disrupt the stability of the nation. It is all in the name of swordsmanship, and as the title implies there are no stronger swordsmen!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sadatsugu Matsuda
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinji Kessoku
- Original Score
- Shiro Fukai
- Original Title
- 風流使者 天下無双の剣
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sadatsugu Matsuda
Shinji Kessoku, Yasusuke Gomi
Shiro Fukai
Shintarō Kawasaki
Shintarō Miyamoto
Hiroshi Okawa
Department Leadership Roster
Shiro Fukai
Original Music Composer
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
Sadatsugu Matsuda
Director
Shintarō Kawasaki
Director of Photography
Shinji Kessoku
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About No Stronger Swords
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is No Stronger Swords about?
Featuring some of the finest swordsmen ever to grace the silver screen, this Toei classic tells the story of a battle between the evil sword style called ”Otonashi” (The Silent Form) and the proper way of swordsmanship as promoted by such historical stalwarts as Shimada Toranosuke, and the mysterious Honda Sakon, who face off against a group masquerading as the lord of Mito and his traveling bodyguards Suke-san and Kaku-san. The plot thickens as their leader unveils his secret plan to disrupt the stability of the nation. It is all in the name of swordsmanship, and as the title implies there are no stronger swordsmen!
Who directed No Stronger Swords?
No Stronger Swords was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
Who stars in No Stronger Swords?
The principal cast of No Stronger Swords includes Utaemon Ichikawa, Hashizo Ōkawa, Yumiko Hasegawa, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Keiko Yukishiro.
When was No Stronger Swords released and how long is it?
No Stronger Swords was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for No Stronger Swords?
The original motion picture soundtrack for No Stronger Swords was composed by Shiro Fukai.