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Criterion Collection: The Sword of Doom [Blu-ray]

Tatsuya Nakadai (Actor), Toshiro Mifune (Actor), Kihachi Okamoto (Director) Rated: NR (Not Rated) Format: Blu-ray
4.7 out of 5 stars 616 ratings
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Genre Action & Adventure
Format Collector's Edition, NTSC
Contributor Y?ko Nait?, Tatsuya Nakadai, Toshiro Mifune, Kihachi Okamoto
Language Japanese
Runtime 2 hours
Colour Color
Number of discs 1
Manufacturer Video Service Corp.
UPC 715515135412
Global Trade Identification Number 00715515135412
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Tatsuya Nakadai (Harakiri) and Toshiro Mifune (Yojimbo) star in the story of a wandering samurai who exists in a maelstrom of violence. A gifted swordsman plying his craft during the turbulent final days of shogunate rule in Japan, Ryunosuke (Nakadai) kills without remorse or mercy. It is a way of life that ultimately leads to madness. Kihachi Okamotos swordplay classic is the thrilling tale of a man who chooses to devote his life to evil.

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  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ Japanese
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 90.72 g
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 2430
  • Director ‏ : ‎ Kihachi Okamoto
  • Media Format ‏ : ‎ Collector's Edition, NTSC
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 2 hours
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ Jan. 6 2015
  • Actors ‏ : ‎ Tatsuya Nakadai, Toshiro Mifune, Y?ko Nait?
  • Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
  • Studio ‏ : ‎ Video Service Corp.
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00OL0LTZK
  • Country of origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • 鶹 Rank: #13,582 in Movies & TV Shows (See Top 100 in Movies & TV Shows)
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    4.7 out of 5 stars 616 ratings

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I'm relatively new to the old samurai films. I pushed through on Seven Samurai and enjoyed it overall, although slow. Then I watched Lady Snowbird (which was without question a series that inspired Quentin Tarantino) and I enjoyed that overall as well. I moved to watch this one, and although it takes you on an interesting journey of a man losing his soul to rage (I suppose) the end sequence is just a grinder of chaos. I really loved this movie, and I would watch again to try and break it down again to see the deeper meaning of it all. Some incredibly iconic camera angles that really helped this movie along as well.
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  • Procee99
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great movie with amazing visuals and a haunting protagonist.
    Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2023
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    Im a big fan of samurai films and am slowly procuring a collection over time, this is currently one of my favourites as the focus character is such a harrowing and villainous individual with no redeemable qualities, it makes for a fun spin on who we focus on in a film.
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  • Logan Cadwallader
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best versions of this film
    Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2017
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    Brilliant version of the Sword of Doom. Something I will watch over and over again
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  • Morgan Alexander
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Film and Action!
    Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 1999
    SWORD OF DOOM is one of the masterpieces of samurai, and action, cinema but certain aspects of it are difficult for non-Japanese audiences or viewers not familiar with the historical background of the subject.
    Toshiro Mifune, who gives a fine performance as fencing master Toranosuke Shimada, once said in an interview, "We [the Japanese producers and filmmakers] know that many samurai films are shown outside of Japan, but we make no attempt to cater to that market." SWORD OF DOOM is a perfect example. It was made for Japanese audiences who are familiar with the original story which had been filmed and staged many times and was well-known. The Japanese audience is expected to be as familiar with the plot and historical details as an American audience watching a film about the Civil War or the Old West is expected to be.
    Here are some plot points that may make the film a bit easier to understand for new viewers or for other viewers who previously watched it and got tripped up on some details. I know I did the first time I saw it theatrically. If you found the film difficult on the first viewing, give it another chance. And maybe these notes will help!
    * In one scene, the main character Ryunosuke Tsukue changes his name to Yoshida after killing an opponent during a duel. The name change isn't explained in any detail. A subtitle simply identifies a sign outside his house as "Yoshida." Some characters now refer to him as Yoshida and others as Tsukue. Again, remember that Japanese audiences are probably familiar with the change.
    * Tsukue first meets Shimada at his fencing school. Tsukue wants to challenge the student who won his match with "a splendid Do attack." This referrers to Kendo, the Japanese martial art of fencing. In Kendo, participants wear headgear and leather armor and fence with bamboo swords. Only certain areas on the body are legitimate striking points: the top of the head, the forearms, and the sides. When Tsukue defeats his opponent, Shimada says, "Men. He won." He's referring to a point scored, not addressing his students!
    * In one scene, a title informs the viewer, "The Shinsen Group is formed!" The Shinsen Group (Shinsengumi) were a para-military group of swordsmen who vowed to protect the Tokugawa Shogunate which was losing its once vast power. Shinsengumi fought against anything that might weaken the Shogunate; including foreign influences and internal factions. The Shinsengumi have been portrayed many times in movies and TV shows. In some cases, they are portrayed as self-sacrificing patriots loyal to their country. In others, they are portrayed as a fascist military group killing anyone who opposes them or the Shogunate. Toshiro Mifune starred in and produced an excellent film about them called BAND OF ASSASSINS (SHINSENGUMI). Hopefully, AnimEigo will eventually release this.
    * The final scene. What exactly happens? Does Tsukue kill dozens of men and then die? Does he survive to face the brother of the man he killed? Or is the entire battle only in his deranged mind? It's the last scenario. When Tsukue ran out of men to kill, his warped mind invented more. Of the three versions I've seen, (this version, a trilogy of films made in the 1950s by Tomu Uchida and another trilogy made in the 1960s by Kenji Misumi) this is the only version that doesn't explicitly show that Tsukue is imagining the final battle.
    * What does happen to Tsukue? If you'd rather not find out, skip to the next paragraph. Tsukue is blinded during an explosion and becomes more of a sympatric figure. The avenging brother finally has a chance to settle with him during a violent storm. He hesitates to kill the nearly defenseless Tsukue. A flood washes Tsukue away to his death.
    SWORD OF DOOM is a fantastic film to watch. The director, Kihachi Okamoto, was one of the most impressive visual stylists working in film. The final scene holds up beautifully today. The acting is excellent all around. Nakadai as Tsukue gives one of the screens best performances. Few actors could create such disturbingly nihilistic characters as Nakadai does in this performance. The character is a perfect contrast to Mifune's Shimada. Both are highly skilled swordsmen but Mifune knows that "an evil soul is an evil sword."
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  • Movie Matt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Iconic
    Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2025
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    I'm relatively new to the old samurai films. I pushed through on Seven Samurai and enjoyed it overall, although slow. Then I watched Lady Snowbird (which was without question a series that inspired Quentin Tarantino) and I enjoyed that overall as well. I moved to watch this one, and although it takes you on an interesting journey of a man losing his soul to rage (I suppose) the end sequence is just a grinder of chaos. I really loved this movie, and I would watch again to try and break it down again to see the deeper meaning of it all. Some incredibly iconic camera angles that really helped this movie along as well.
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    Reviewed in Canada on February 18, 2025
    I'm relatively new to the old samurai films. I pushed through on Seven Samurai and enjoyed it overall, although slow. Then I watched Lady Snowbird (which was without question a series that inspired Quentin Tarantino) and I enjoyed that overall as well. I moved to watch this one, and although it takes you on an interesting journey of a man losing his soul to rage (I suppose) the end sequence is just a grinder of chaos. I really loved this movie, and I would watch again to try and break it down again to see the deeper meaning of it all. Some incredibly iconic camera angles that really helped this movie along as well.
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  • myninjaknees
    5.0 out of 5 stars my favourite movie
    Reviewed in Canada on June 17, 2011
    this is not going to be a helpful review, but if you like bloody fun and samurai goodness, this is the movie for you. Also, Tatsuya Nakadai is beautiful, so it's even better.
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  • Marc-Antoni Tarondo
    5.0 out of 5 stars "serious buisness"
    Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2009
    Pretty awesome film! There are ambiguities, but that's what adds to the mystery of it all. Apparently this movie was to have been made into a trilogy, and is based on a series of (historically based) manga that is over forty issues long and also still incomplete. The cinematography is stunning, and the actors superb. Definitely a worthy purchase for an admirer of Japanese film (or classic film in general), particularly if passionate about such history. Sit back and enjoy, its a goodie.
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  • James Paris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Evil Destroys Itself from Within
    Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2002
    When I first came to Los Angeles, there were five Japanese language theaters in town. With my friends, I visited all of them on a regular basis. I fell in love with the first rank directors such as Kurosawa, Ozu, and Mizoguchi; but trailing not far behind them were other greats such as Kihachi Okamato (SWORD OF DOOM), Masaki Kobayashi (HARAKIRI), Kazuo Ikehiro (the Kyoshiro Nemuri samurai films from Daiei), Hiroshi Inagaki (the SAMURAI trilogy), and others.
    Okamoto was one of the best directors of action samurai films; and SWORD OF DOOM is one of his best films. Tatsuya Nakadai stars as an evil samurai who is seemingly invincible, the sole master of a sword fighting style that runs counter-intuitive to all the existing styles of his day. Toshiro Mifune has a small role as the master of a sword-fighting school who tries to counter Nakadai's baneful influence during the last days of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
    The unique contribution to this film is the notion that evil destroys itself from within. In the last scene, Nakadai and some of his henchmen are at a geisha house. Overcome with drink, Nakadai sees the ghosts of his victims and runs amok trying to attack them. I won't say what happens, because I would hate to ruin the ending for you.
    If you like the classical samurai films of the 1960s, this one is a must for you. The wide-screen letterbox print is nothing short of superb. A must see!
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  • Roman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Skepsis zerstreut - Einwandfrei
    Reviewed in Germany on June 16, 2024
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    Meine Skepsis hinsichtlich dem z?gerliche Kauf (ob neues Produkt oder nicht) wurde mit einer einwandfreien Auftragserfllung zerstreut.

    Das Produkt ist wie beschrieben neu & originalverpackt.
    Versendet wurde es in einem luftgepolsterten Brief.

    Rundum glcklich. Ich wrde ohne Bedenken nochmal einen Film kaufen.
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  • Mister L
    1.0 out of 5 stars Dumm
    Reviewed in France on November 30, 2017
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    Cest une version allemande et non anglaise (comme mentionn sur le site) donc sous-titres allemands uniquement. Pas trs utile donc pour non-germanophones.
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  • Francesco Nuti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fra i migliori film di samurai.
    Reviewed in Italy on December 23, 2021
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    Il grande Tatsuya Nakadai interpreta in questo film uno spadaccino che incarna l'essenza del male assoluto. Quasi
    Dostojevskiano. Splendida fotografia in bianco e nero sempre tesa a catturare gli aspetti psicologici dei personaggi. Okamoto un regista poco conosciuto ma molto capace. L'edizione della Criterion in blu ray perfetta ed arricchita da un commento audio del critico Stephen Prince che analizza molto bene le scene del film, specialmente quella dell'enigmatico finale.
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  • Alejandro D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Obra maestra
    Reviewed in Spain on July 13, 2021
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    Obra maestra, como siempre la actuacin de Tatsuya Nakadai brillante y perfecta.
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  • cinema
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    Reviewed in Japan on October 2, 2015
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