Movie

Sword of Desperation

★ 6.9(32)20101h 54m

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Good to know

Director: Hideyuki Hirayama
Release date: 2010-07-10
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Excellent Film

Sword of Desperation — trailer

About Sword of Desperation

Sword of Desperation is a 2010 movie in the Action, Thriller and Romance genres, directed by Hideyuki Hirayama, starring Etsushi Toyokawa, Chizuru Ikewaki and Koji Kikkawa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 32 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sword of Desperation in Egypt — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A talented but troubled Edo Period swordsman, Kanemi Sanzaemon. Three years earlier, Kanemi killed a woman, Renko, the corrupt mistress of the powerful daimyo Tabu Ukyou. Unexpectedly, Kanemi received a lenient sentence for his crime and is allowed to return to his clan after only one year of imprisonment. Following his return, Kanemi is faced with the death of his wife, Mutsue. Thereafter, Kanemi lives with and cares for his wife's niece, Satoo, who has secret affections for Kanemi and expresses them by helping change his bleak outlook on life. Meanwhile, Kanemi's develops his unique "bird-catching" sword technique which he will soon put to test in battle for the first time against the fearsome swordsman, Hayatonosho Obiya.

Cast

Etsushi Toyokawa

Kanemi Sanzaemon

Chizuru Ikewaki

Rio

Koji Kikkawa

Obiya

Tsumami Edamame

Fukui

Tenkyû Fukuda

Hyoue Makihuzi

Mitsutoshi Gotô

Mitsuoka

Yudai Ishiyama

Mokichi

Hana Kino

Hana

Ittoku Kishibe

Deputy Chief Retainer Tsuda

Tôru Kizu

Tsunekichi

Fumiyo Kohinata

Tsunai Hashina

Ken Maeda

Kisuke

Themes & keywords

japandevotionassassination planjidaigekiedo period

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sword of Desperation in Egypt?+

Sword of Desperation is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Egypt. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Sword of Desperation on Netflix?+

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How long is Sword of Desperation?+

Sword of Desperation has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in Sword of Desperation?+

Sword of Desperation stars Etsushi Toyokawa, Chizuru Ikewaki, Koji Kikkawa, Tsumami Edamame and Tenkyû Fukuda.

When did Sword of Desperation come out?+

Sword of Desperation is a 2010 movie directed by Hideyuki Hirayama.

What genre is Sword of Desperation?+

Sword of Desperation is Action, Thriller and Romance film.

Who directed Sword of Desperation?+

Sword of Desperation was directed by Hideyuki Hirayama.