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Young Swordsman

1963 1 hour 48 minutes
68/100

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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.

Released

31st August 1963

62 years ago

Runtime

1 hour 48 minutes

Finishes at 7:06am

Ratings and awards

  • IMDB Logo

    7/10

  • TMDb Logo

    65%

  • FilmFlow Logo

    68%

Directed by

Hiroshi Inagaki

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Written by

Takeshi Kimura, Hiroshi Inagaki

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