When the Last Sword Is Drawn
2003, Japanese. Directed by Yojiro Takita.
Kanichiro Yoshimura is a samurai and family man who can no longer support his wife and children on the low pay he receives from his small-town clan. He is forced by his love for his family to leave for the city in search of higher pay to support them.
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Yojiro TakitaDirector
- Kiichi NakaiKanichiro Yoshimura
- Koichi SatoHajime Saito
- Yui NatsukawaShizu / Mitsu
- Takehiro MurataChiaki Ono
- Miki NakataniNui
- Yuji MiyakeJiroemon Ohno
- Masato SakaiOkita Soji
- Atsushi ItoYoung Chiaki Ono
- Ryo KaseShûhei Kondô
- Keisuke HoribeYasunoshin Shinohara
- Eugene NomuraHijikata Toshizō
- Masayoshi HanedaCast
Details
- Released
- 18 January 2003
- Original title
- 壬生義士伝
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takehiro Nakajima
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $2.5M
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What When the Last Sword Is Drawn is based on
When the Last Sword Is Drawn is adapted from a novel.
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When the Last Sword Is Drawn: quick answers
Is When the Last Sword Is Drawn worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 125 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is When the Last Sword Is Drawn?
When the Last Sword Is Drawn runs 137 minutes (2h 17m).
Does When the Last Sword Is Drawn have a post-credits scene?
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When the Last Sword Is Drawn parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for When the Last Sword Is Drawn yet.
Which OTT platform is When the Last Sword Is Drawn on?
When the Last Sword Is Drawn isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 January 2003. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like When the Last Sword Is Drawn?
If you liked When the Last Sword Is Drawn, try 11 Rebels, Kagemusha, Ran.
Who directed When the Last Sword Is Drawn?
When the Last Sword Is Drawn (2003) was directed by Yojiro Takita and stars Kiichi Nakai, Koichi Sato, Yui Natsukawa.
What is When the Last Sword Is Drawn based on?
When the Last Sword Is Drawn is adapted from a novel.