Young Swordsman

Young Swordsman

6.5

Aug 31 1963

2h 48m

Drama

This Japanese action-adventure is set in the 17th century when all forms of swordplay were banned. One fighter, an excellent swordsman believes the law is unfair. His brother keeps his opinions about the law to himself. The swordsman vents his frustration by cutting off the thumbs of an enemy. The fighter is then banished. To live, he becomes a thief. To restore the family's lost honor, the other brother is forced to challenge the fighter to a duel.

Matsumoto Hakuō II

Matsumoto Hakuō II

Hayakawa Tenzen

Hiroyuki Nagato

Hiroyuki Nagato

Hosoo Chojuro

Junko Ikeuchi

Junko Ikeuchi

Miwa

Yuki Nakagawa

Yuki Nakagawa

Shizu

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