Review of Sword of the Beast (1965) by Charles P — 04 Dec 2011
Sword of the Beast by Hideo Gosha is a samurai film taking place almost entirely outside in a forest atop a mountain where gold is located. The lush landscapes add a beautiful and timeless backdrop against a wonderful story of betrayal and lost honor.
Mikijiro Hira (13 Assassins was a recent Miike film he starred in). plays Gennosuke and infuses his character with all the attributes of the wild beast he has become, yet still retains honor and his humanity in the end.
The story is a complex and layered piece that involves several characters and the involvement of Gennosuke which in one way or another helps him to find his honor once again. The film is filled to the brim with stunning battles and duels, all of which seamlessly take place in the wilderness and add a real artistic beauty to the action.
This is truly a masterpiece of samurai and Japanese cinema!
This review of Sword of the Beast (1965) was written by Charles P on 04 Dec 2011.
Sword of the Beast has generally received very positive reviews.
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