The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)
1956, Japanese. Directed by Shigeaki Hidaka.
Historical drama about a sleepy-eyed ronin.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 26 December 1956
- Original title
- 眠狂四郎無頼控
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hideo Oguni
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What The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) is based on
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) is based on Nemuri Kyoshirō by Renzaburō Shibata.
Nemuri Kyoshirō
By Renzaburō Shibata
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The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1): quick answers
What comes after The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)?
Next in the series: The Lonely Swordsman (Part 2) (1957) and The Spell of the Hidden Gold (1958).
Is The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) worth watching?
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How long is The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)?
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1). Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) on?
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 December 1956. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)?
If you liked The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1), try Samurai Rebellion, The Tale of Zatoichi, Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance.
Who directed The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1)?
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) (1956) was directed by Shigeaki Hidaka and stars Koji Tsuruta, Seizaburō Kawazu, Keiko Tsushima.
What is The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) based on?
The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) is based on Nemuri Kyoshirō by Renzaburō Shibata.