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1952135 minDrama, Action, Adventure

Sword for Hire

Is Sword for Hire a Hit or Flop?

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Is Sword for Hire worth watching? With a rating of 7/10, this Drama, Action, Adventure film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Sword for Hire Synopsis

Soldiers Hayate and Yaheiji secretly escape from their besieged castle. Hayate has left behind his lover, Kano. On his way, Hayate is wounded and cared for by O’Ryo, who falls in love with him. But when Hayate accidentally kills her caretaker, he flees, with O’Ryo in pursuit. Subsequently, Hayate's comrade Yaheiji falls in love with Oryo. Kano, the lover left behind by Hayate, believes him dead, and becomes involved with another soldier, Jurota. When Jurota defects to the opposing army, he takes Kano with him. A double set of love triangles has developed, wherein each man and each woman loves one and is loved by another. Finally only combat and self-sacrifice can untangle the weave.

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Top Cast

Rentaro Mikuni
Rentaro MikuniTachibana Jurata
Toshirō Mifune
Toshirō MifuneSasa Hayatenosuke
Danshirō Ichikawa
Danshirō IchikawaKagami Yakeiji
Yoshiko Yamaguchi
Yoshiko YamaguchiOryo
Takashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Shinobu Asaji
Shinobu AsajiKano
Yoshio Kosugi
Yoshio Kosugi
Sugisaku Aoyama
Sugisaku Aoyama
Eijirō Tōno
Eijirō Tōno
Ryōsuke Kagawa
Ryōsuke Kagawa

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sword for Hire worth watching?

Yes, Sword for Hire is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Drama, Action, Adventure movies.

Is Sword for Hire hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (7/10), Sword for Hire is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is Sword for Hire?

Sword for Hire is a Drama, Action, Adventure movie that Soldiers Hayate and Yaheiji secretly escape from their besieged castle. Hayate has left behind his lover, Kano. On his way, Hayate is wounded and care...

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