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Sword of Destiny
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Sword of Destiny

1981-05-07 · 91 min · Not rated

History · Drama · Action

Former Ometsuke, Oseki Jutayu, has handed over the family headship to his son Tsurunojo and is living a carefree life. One day, Tsurunojo dies in a duel. Behind this is a trap set by former treasurer Ibe Tatewaki and his son Denshichiro, whom Jutayu had previously accused of corruption with the government-supplied merchant Yamashiroya, that forced Tatewaki to resign. Enraged, Jutayu takes action to avenge his son’s death.

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Directors
Minoru Matsushima
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Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Rie Kimura
Minoru ŌkiMinoru Ōki
Mikiko OtonashiMikiko Otonashi
Kinnosuke NakamuraKinnosuke Nakamura
Kimie ShingyojiKimie Shingyoji
Keiko YanagawaKeiko Yanagawa
Jinya SatoJinya Sato

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