The Sword (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1945, The Sword is a drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. Kiyone Sakurai, an apprentice swordmaker makes a sword for his guardian, Kozaemon Onoda. Onoda breaks the sword while defending his lord which eventually leads to his death at the hands of Naito, when Naito demands to marry his daughter Sasae. Sasae vows to avenge her father's death and pleads for Kiyone Sakurai to make a special sword for her. So Kiyone and his fellow swordmaker Kiyotsugu go to the master swordsmith Kiyohide Yamatomori to learn their craft and forge the sword. - Will Gilbert
Who’s in it. The Sword stars Shôtarô Hanayagi as Kiyone, Kan Ishii as Kiyotsugu, Eijirō Yanagi as Kiyohide and Ichijirō Oya as Kozaemon Onoda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Sword has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sword tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sword (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sword change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sword worth watching?
- The Sword holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sword?
- The Sword stars Shôtarô Hanayagi, Kan Ishii, Eijirō Yanagi, Ichijirō Oya and Isuzu Yamada.
- When was The Sword released?
- The Sword was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.