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Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance

1972, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Misumi.

Official Shogunate executioner Ogami Itto has been framed for disloyalty to the Shogunate by the Yagyu clan, against whom he now is waging a one-man war, along with his infant son, Daigoro.

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Runtime
1h 24m
Post-credits
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Language
Japanese
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Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.

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Released
15 January 1972
Original title
子連れ狼 子を貸し腕貸しつかまつる
Country
Japan
Written by
Kazuo Koike
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What Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance is based on

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance is based on Lone Wolf and Cub, a manga series by Kazuo Koike.

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What comes after Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance?

Next in the series: Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx (1972), Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (1972), and Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril (1972).

Is Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 260 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance?

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).

Does Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance on?

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance?

If you liked Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance, try Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx, Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades, Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell.

Who directed Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance?

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972) was directed by Kenji Misumi and stars Tomisaburō Wakayama, Fumio Watanabe, Tomoko Mayama.

What is Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance based on?

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance is based on Lone Wolf and Cub, a manga series by Kazuo Koike.

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