Swordsman For Hire
用心棒日月抄
Synopsis
After witnessing his chief retainer’s plot to murder their lord, Matahachiro fled to lose himself in Edo’s crowded streets. By day he sells his sword skills to the highest bidder. By night he fights for his life against deadly swordsmen his clan sends to silence him. His samurai spirit is at its lowest ebb, his only solace a lovely female ninja, his paramour and potentially his deadly enemy. But as Edo witnesses the unfolding of the legendary vendetta of 47 Ronin, sworn to avenge Lord Asano against the treacherous Kira, Matahachiro’s small role in their noble quest will revive his bushido ideals. Sword in hand, he will seek his own bloody justice!
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Yojinbo Jitsugetsusho / 用心棒日月抄 (1989) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-04
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hitoshi Ōzu
- Screenplay & Story
- Bull Ishihara
- Original Score
- Tatsumi Yano
- Original Title
- 用心棒日月抄
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hitoshi Ōzu
Bull Ishihara, Shuhei Fujisawa
Tatsumi Yano
Department Leadership Roster
Bull Ishihara
Screenplay
Shuhei Fujisawa
Writer
Hitoshi Ōzu
Director
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What is Swordsman For Hire about?
After witnessing his chief retainer’s plot to murder their lord, Matahachiro fled to lose himself in Edo’s crowded streets. By day he sells his sword skills to the highest bidder. By night he fights for his life against deadly swordsmen his clan sends to silence him. His samurai spirit is at its lowest ebb, his only solace a lovely female ninja, his paramour and potentially his deadly enemy. But as Edo witnesses the unfolding of the legendary vendetta of 47 Ronin, sworn to avenge Lord Asano against the treacherous Kira, Matahachiro’s small role in their noble quest will revive his bushido ideals. Sword in hand, he will seek his own bloody justice!
Who directed Swordsman For Hire?
Swordsman For Hire was directed by Hitoshi Ōzu.
Who stars in Swordsman For Hire?
The principal cast of Swordsman For Hire includes Ryotaro Sugi, Raita Ryu, Akiko Kana, Hajime Hana, Hirotaro Honda.
When was Swordsman For Hire released and how long is it?
Swordsman For Hire was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Swordsman For Hire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Swordsman For Hire was composed by Tatsumi Yano.