Miki, the Swordman

Miki, the Swordman

1951 · 64 min · ★ 5.0 · Adventure, Action, Drama

After mastering swordsmanship at the dojo of Chiba Shusaku, and unable to serve a clan due to his illness, Hirate Miki becomes a ronin who winds up as bodyguard to Shigezo of Sasagawa leading up to an epic battle.

Directed by Kyōtarō Namiki · Written by Shinobu Hashimoto

Your Rating

Cast

More from Kyōtarō NamikiSee all →

妖婦 夜嵐お絹と天人お玉妖婦 夜嵐お絹と天人お玉 · 1957
妖婦 夜嵐お絹と天人お玉
9.01957
Movie
Fictionalized retelling of the life of a Geisha poisoner.
Vampire BrideVampire Bride · 1960
Vampire Bride
8.31960
MovieHorror
Kind-hearted girl next door beauty (Junko Ikeuchi) turns the heads of all the handsome boys, so three other models decide to push her off the nearest cliff. But her aunt is a witch who grants her monstrous powers to transform into a beast and get her revenge.
The Military Policeman and the Dismembered BeautyThe Military Policeman and the Dismembered Beauty · 1957
The Military Policeman and the Dismembered Beauty
8.01957
MovieHorrorMystery
The year is 1937, and it has been six months since the Sendai Infantry left for Manchuria. The rotted corpse of a young woman is found at the bottom of a well, but her face and limbs are gone. The military police begin an investigation and search fervently for the person responsible, but they can't even determine the victim's identity, much less find any clues. However, the incident is made public when newspapers give wide coverage to the story, so Staff Sergeant Kosaka is dispatched from Tokyo to solve the case. Eventually, General Tsunekichi is taken into custody by local infantrymen because of the testimony of another unit, but the spirit of the dead woman appears before Staff Sergeant Kosaka, who continues to investigate on his own...
Revenge at Jorurizaka 2: Bloody Battle at DawnRevenge at Jorurizaka 2: Bloody Battle at Dawn · 1955
Revenge at Jorurizaka 2: Bloody Battle at Dawn
1955
MovieDrama
Kōmon to yajikita kara su-gumi ihenKōmon to yajikita kara su-gumi ihen · 1951
Kōmon to yajikita kara su-gumi ihen
1951
Movie
1951 Japanese movie. The characters of Mito Kōmon and Yaji and Kita are brought together
Shimizu no Jirocho denShimizu no Jirocho den · 1952
Shimizu no Jirocho den
1952
Movie
Based on the story of Shimizu no Jirocho.
Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese WarEmperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War · 1958
Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War
1958
MovieHistoryWar
Basement of DeathBasement of Death · 1960
Basement of Death
1960
MovieCrime
Shintoho crime film directed by Kyotaro Namiki.
Casebooks of Detective Umon: The Incident of the Fawn-Pattern ClothCasebooks of Detective Umon: The Incident of the Fawn-Pattern Cloth · 1952
Casebooks of Detective Umon: The Incident of the Fawn-Pattern Cloth
1952
Movie
Period film about the legendary detective Umon
Karate SanshiroKarate Sanshiro · 1951
Karate Sanshiro
1951
Movie
Shunsuke Washimi, a member of the karate club, misunderstands the affections of Chiyo, a lodging house girl who is in love with him and in the midst of a confusion challenges Yamauchi Tatsuhiko to a fight, forgetting the true core of martial arts, that should only be used as a selfdefense.
Riverside Fish Market EmpireRiverside Fish Market Empire · 1952
Riverside Fish Market Empire
1952
Movie
Obscure Japanese movie by director Kyotaro Namiki
Gale Winds! Tengu KaramaGale Winds! Tengu Karama · 1956
Gale Winds! Tengu Karama
1956
MovieDrama
The 40th and final "Tengu Kurama" feature starring Kanjuro Arashi.
Revenge of Jorurizaka 1: Attack at Onibushi PassRevenge of Jorurizaka 1: Attack at Onibushi Pass · 1955
Revenge of Jorurizaka 1: Attack at Onibushi Pass
1955
MovieDrama
Bored Hatamoto on Mt. FujiBored Hatamoto on Mt. Fuji · 1937
Bored Hatamoto on Mt. Fuji
1937
MovieHistoryAction
Bored Hatamoto film #8

More Like This

Couldn't load this row right now.

Rate this film

Your ratings make Midnight smarter