Review of The Sword of Doom (1966) by David B — 24 Jun 2015

The sword is the soul. Study the soul to know the sword.

This review of The Sword of Doom (1966) was written by David B on 24 Jun 2015.

The Sword of Doom has generally received very positive reviews.

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An excellent Samurai classic starring Tatsuya Nakadai and Toshiro Mifune follows the exploits and a psychotic Samurai(Nakadai)…

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By J J (135) on 12 May 2011

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By Jeff D (723) on 07 Jan 2012

The Sword of Doom is a unique take on the samurai genre film…

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By James J (731) on 07 Aug 2010

Not quite Akira Kurosawa, but the inspiration is definitely there…

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By David K (1,644) on 27 Jul 2011

A brooding and unusual film in which the main character is a villain, intensely played by Nakadai Tatsuya…

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By Jeffrey F (106) on 03 Dec 2012

My God, I wish they had kept making these. Nakadai and Mifune, together again. And this is the best coupling…

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By Joss D (45) on 01 Oct 2012

An amoral killer descends into madness as the consequences of his violent life begin to close in around him…

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By Jorge R (192) on 11 Jul 2011

Study of madness when combined with wicked skill! Don't mess with Tsudue because he will defeat whomever stands in his way & he has no apologies…

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By John S (2,711) on 03 Sep 2012

Objectively, The Sword of Doom is an intriguing story but the pacing is too messy and the plot too confusing to appreciate it…

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By Bob P (200) on 06 Jan 2012

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