The Blazing SwordMovie
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
The Blazing Sword is a 1966 movie directed by Hirokazu Ichimura.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 31m, production credits from Japan, an original language code of JA.
The credited cast includes Asahi Kurizuka, Shunya Wazaki, Hidehiko Ishikura, Tetsuko Kobayashi. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
