Destiny's Son
斬る
Synopsis
In Edo-period Japan, Shingo is born the son of an assassin who was executed for murdering her lord’s concubine. Decades later, his adoptive family is massacred for keeping the secret. Armed with an unbeatable swordfighting technique, Shingo embarks on the path of the masterless samurai in search of vengeance and a path beyond his own ignominious origins.
Part of the Kenji Misumi's Trilogy of the Sword
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Destiny's Son (1962) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-07
Top Cast
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Raizō Ichikawa
Takakura Shingo
Mayumi Nagisa
Yoshio Takakura
Masayo Banri
Sayo Tadokoro
Shigeru Amachi
Sôshi Tada
Jun'ichirō Narita
Mondo Tadokoro
Eijirō Yanagi
Ooinokami Matsudaira
Matasaburô Niwa
Eijirô Chiba
Teru Tomota
Kihei Shôji
Yoshio Inaba
Giichirô Ikebe
Matasaburo Tamba
Toshio Chiba
Shinjirō Asano
Shin'emon Takakura
Toshio Hosokawa
Yasutoshi 'Tootôminokami' Makino
Shōzō Nanbu
Kazue Yasutomi
Seishiro Hara
Saburo Date
Ikuko Mōri
Ikkei Tamaki
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenji Misumi
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō, Renzaburō Shibata
- Original Score
- Ichirō Saitō
- Original Title
- 斬る
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenji Misumi
Kaneto Shindō, Renzaburō Shibata
Ichirō Saitō
Shozo Honda
Kanji Suganuma
Department Leadership Roster
Kenji Misumi
Director
Kaneto Shindō
Writer
Kanji Suganuma
Editor
Shozo Honda
Director of Photography
Ichirō Saitō
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Destiny's Son
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Destiny's Son about?
In Edo-period Japan, Shingo is born the son of an assassin who was executed for murdering her lord’s concubine. Decades later, his adoptive family is massacred for keeping the secret. Armed with an unbeatable swordfighting technique, Shingo embarks on the path of the masterless samurai in search of vengeance and a path beyond his own ignominious origins.
Who directed Destiny's Son?
Destiny's Son was directed by Kenji Misumi.
Who stars in Destiny's Son?
The principal cast of Destiny's Son includes Raizō Ichikawa, Mayumi Nagisa, Masayo Banri, Shigeru Amachi, Jun'ichirō Narita.
When was Destiny's Son released and how long is it?
Destiny's Son was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Destiny's Son?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Destiny's Son was composed by Ichirō Saitō.
Is Destiny's Son based on a book or true story?
Destiny's Son is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Renzaburō Shibata".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Destiny's Son?
Destiny's Son holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).