The Sword of Doom

Name: The Sword of Doom
Released: 1966-02-25
Rating: 7.7

7.7/10 (270)

·1966· 122 min

Director: Kihachi Okamoto

"The sword is the soul. Study the soul to know the sword. Evil mind, evil sword."

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.

Where to Watch

Criterion Channel

Trailer

Cast

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

In brief

The Sword of Doom (1966) is a drama, crime, action film. With an average rating of 7.7/10 from 270 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 2min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Sword of Doom online?

The Sword of Doom is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is The Sword of Doom?

The Sword of Doom runs 122 minutes (2h 2min).

What rating does The Sword of Doom have?

The Sword of Doom has an average rating of 7.7/10 based on 270 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is The Sword of Doom from?

The Sword of Doom was released in 1966.