Plot — What is Sword for Hire about?
Soldiers Hayate and Yaheiji secretly escape from their besieged castle. Hayate has left behind his lover, Kano. On his way, Hayate is wounded and cared for by O’Ryo, who falls in love with him. But when Hayate accidentally kills her caretaker, he flees, with O’Ryo in pursuit. Subsequently, Hayate's comrade Yaheiji falls in love with Oryo. Kano, the lover left behind by Hayate, believes him dead, and becomes involved with another soldier, Jurota. When Jurota defects to the opposing army, he takes Kano with him. A double set of love triangles has developed, wherein each man and each woman loves one and is loved by another. Finally only combat and self-sacrifice can untangle the weave.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1952 |
| Genre | Drama, Action, Adventure |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 135 min |
| Audience Score | 67% (6.7/10, 10 votes) |
Sword for Hire — FAQ
Is Sword for Hire worth watching? Sword for Hire holds a 6.7/10 rating from 10 viewers. Soldiers Hayate and Yaheiji secretly escape from their besieged castle. Hayate has left behind his lover, Kano. On his way, Hayate is wounded and cared for by O’Ryo, who falls in love with him. But when Hayate accidental
Who directed Sword for Hire? Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
Who is in the cast of Sword for Hire? It stars Rentaro Mikuni, Toshirō Mifune, Danshirō Ichikawa, Yoshiko Yamaguchi, Takashi Shimura, Shinobu Asaji and more.
Where can I stream Sword for Hire? Streaming availability for Sword for Hire is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Sword for Hire release? It released in 1952.
