The Sword of Doom

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The Sword of Doom (1966) is streaming on Criterion Channel.

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The poster features a lone figure standing amidst a foggy forest, evoking a sense of isolation and mystery. The warm, ominous orange hues dominate the scene, creating an eerie atmosphere. The title "The Sword of Doom" is prominently displayed at the bottom, hinting at a dark, suspenseful narrative.
1966 · Movie · 122 min· Updated Oct 2026
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Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.

A chillingly vacant stare guides this nihilistic journey through the blood-soaked twilight of the samurai era. Every razor-sharp duel pushes a cold-blooded killer closer to a fractured, hallucinatory insanity.

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Director

Kihachi Okamoto

Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai, Yūzō Kayama, Michiyo Aratama, Yōko Naitō, Toshirō Mifune, Tadao Nakamaru, Kei Satō, Kō Nishimura, Ichirō Nakatani, Kunie Tanaka

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The Sword of Doom is streaming on Criterion Channel. Availability last verified October 7, 2026.