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The Blazing Sword (1966)

Movie ★ 7.2 91 min

Set during the last days of the Tokugawa (Edo) Period, Moeyo-ken tells the story of Hijikata Toshizo and the Shinsengumi. Hijikata Toshizo is a samurai eager to test his skills and sword and make his first kill. The dojo he belongs to practices the Tennen Rishin style and teaches this to farmers. Not considered real samurai by other dojo's, they receive a request for a duel by a rival dojo practicing the Kogen Itto style. Sohaku Rokusha, a teacher there, challenges them and fights with Hijikata Toshizo. The outcome of the fight creates a deadly animosity between them that lasts through the ages.

Hirokazu Ichimura Director

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Released
November 12, 1966
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt1981026
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Cast

Asahi Kurizuka Hijikata Toshizo Shunya Wazaki Sohaku Rokusha Hidehiko Ishikura Tetsuko Kobayashi Tetsuko Kobayashi Keiji Takamiya Keiji Takamiya Takaya Uesugi Shinji Takano Bin Amatsu Bin Amatsu Ryōhei Uchida Ryōhei Uchida Jotaro Togami Jotaro Togami Takayuki Akutagawa Hiroshi Shingûji Satoru Nishida Sōnosuke Oda Sōnosuke Oda Jun Kashima Wakako Kunitomo Tadayuki Okamoto Tadayuki Okamoto Teruo Sudo

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Blazing Sword about?
Set during the last days of the Tokugawa (Edo) Period, Moeyo-ken tells the story of Hijikata Toshizo and the Shinsengumi. Hijikata Toshizo is a samurai eager to test his skills and sword and make his first kill. The dojo he belongs to practices the Tennen Rishin style and teaches this to farmers. Not considered real samurai by other dojo's, they receive a request for a duel by a rival dojo practicing the Kogen Itto style. Sohaku Rokusha, a teacher there, challenges them and fights with Hijikata Toshizo. The outcome of the fight creates a deadly animosity between them that lasts through the ages.
Who directed The Blazing Sword?
The Blazing Sword was directed by Hirokazu Ichimura.
Who stars in The Blazing Sword?
The Blazing Sword stars Asahi Kurizuka, Shunya Wazaki, Hidehiko Ishikura, Tetsuko Kobayashi.
When was The Blazing Sword released?
The Blazing Sword is a 1966 film.
Where can I watch The Blazing Sword?
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