The Sword Knows 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Director
- Kokichi Uchide
- Network
- Toei Company
What is The Sword Knows?
The Sword Knows is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Action, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 3, 1958
- Studios
- Toei Company
- Genres
- Action, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~104 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Toei Company
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The Sword Knows is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Action, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Toei Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young samurai rebels against his former lord to avenge his parents.”
- Compelling samurai revenge narrative
- Blend of action and dramatic tension
- Runtime of 1h44 may limit deeper character development
Watch it if you enjoy classic samurai tales of honor and vengeance.
The film contains period violence typical of samurai dramas, appropriate for mature viewers.
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When was The Sword Knows released?
It premiered in Japan on September 3, 1958.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is categorized as an action and drama film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 44 minutes.
Who is the protagonist?
The story centers on the young samurai Kyonosuke.
What is the main plot premise?
Kyonosuke defies his former lord Hojo Ujikatsu to avenge his parents' deaths.
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