The Blazing Sword
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, 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.
About The Blazing Sword (1966)
The Blazing Sword (1966) is a feature movie produced by Shochiku in Japan. It was directed by Hirokazu Ichimura and written by Azuma Morisaki and Toshiro Hasebe. On screen you will see Asahi Kurizuka, Shunya Wazaki, Hidehiko Ishikura, Tetsuko Kobayashi and Keiji Takamiya. With a runtime of 1h 31m, the film averages 7.2/10 across 9 TMDB ratings.
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