Sword of the Beast

1965 NR 1h 25m 7.5

After killing a counselor of his clan, a fugitive samurai befriends a couple poaching the shogun's gold in the mountains.

Gennosuke, a clan retainer, kills one of the clan ministers as part of a plot to achieve reform. He is pursued by his former comrades, each hoping to complete the vendetta put on Gennosuke by the clan. With the help of a master swordsman, Yamane, Gennosuke has a chance at survival.

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Info about Sword of the Beast

Studio(s): Haiyuza Theater Company

Originally Released: United States on Sep 18, 1965

Production Country: Japan

Genres: Action, Drama

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