The Blazing Sword (1966)

ALL 11/12/1966 (ja) 91 Min
  • Release
    11/12/1966
  • Production
    Shochiku
  • Rotten tomato
    72%
  • Original title
    燃えよ剣
  • Original language
    ja
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
    -

Overview

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.

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  2. Editor

  3. Producer



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The Blazing Sword (1966) 91 Min

ALL 11/12/1966 (ja)
  • Release 11/12/1966
  • Production
    Shochiku
  • Original title 燃えよ剣
  • ja
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

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.

  1. Hirokazu Ichimura

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Producer