The Sword of Doom (The Criterion Collection) [Blu-ray]

Directed by: Kihachi Okamoto

Description

Tatsuya Nakadai and Toshiro Mifune star in the story of a wandering samurai who lives inside a maelstrom of violence. Set in the turbulent final days of shogunate rule in Japan, Ryunosuke (Nakadai) is a gifted swordsman who kills without remorse or mercy, treating death as routine.

As his ruthless path deepens, the toll of his choices pushes him toward madness. Kihachi Okamoto’s swordplay classic is a chilling, thrilling portrait of a man who devotes his life to evil, framed in stark, unforgettable widescreen compositions.

Key Features

• Classic samurai drama directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
• Starring Tatsuya Nakadai and Toshiro Mifune.
• Set during the final days of shogunate rule in Japan.
• Run time: Approximately 2 hours.
• MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated).
• Media format: Blu-ray, Widescreen.
• English subtitles included.
• Release date: January 6, 2015.
• Studio: The Criterion Collection.

Special Features