The Invisible Swordsman (1970): Cast & Plot
The Invisible Swordsman is a 1970 fantasy action film directed by Yoshiyuki Kuroda, starring Osamu Sakai as Sanshiro Yuzuki, the Invisible Swordsman, Tokio Oki and Gen Kuroki. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 19m (79 min)
- Director
- Yoshiyuki Kuroda
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Daiei Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Invisible Swordsman About?
The premise of The Invisible Swordsman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A cowardly boy fencer becomes invisible and matchless through a magic potion.
The Invisible Swordsman Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- samurai era
The Invisible Swordsman Cast & Characters
Osamu Sakai leads the cast as Sanshiro Yuzuki, the Invisible Swordsman, with Tokio Oki as Shōkera and Gen Kuroki. Directed by Yoshiyuki Kuroda; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Yoshiyuki Kuroda
- Osamu Sakai as Sanshiro Yuzuki, the Invisible Swordsman
- Tokio Oki as Shōkera
- Gen Kuroki
- Yōko Atsuta as Orin
Also Starring in The Invisible Swordsman
· 13 more- Asao Uchida Sosuke
- Ikkei Tamaki Jubei
- Bunshi Katsura Vi
- Gen Kimura
- Ryōsuke Kagawa
- Hajime Koshikawa
- Sonosuke Sawamura
- Ryūtarō Gomi
- Hachirō Oka Kumasan
- Kiyoshi Kasuga
- Yasushi Yokoyama Maruyoshi
- Kiyoshi Nishikawa Kadayoshi
- Kenichi Kagami
The Invisible Swordsman Plot Summary
What happens in The Invisible Swordsman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Osamu Sakai stars as Sanshiro Yuzuki, the swordfighter’s father, who is struck down by a phantom thief in the dead of night. The shock ripples through the story as Sanshiro’s tragedy pulls the living into a shadowed,動的 world where mysteries encircle honor, vengeance, and fate. Into this fragile balance steps a unexpected ally: a kindly yokai named Shokera, portrayed by Tokio Oki as Shōkera. Despite his unassuming appearance, Shokera speaks with quiet wisdom and offers to guide Sanshiro on a path to justice, insisting that revenge must be tempered by a deeper purpose.
Full summary
The whole story of The Invisible Swordsman, scene by scene
The Invisible Swordsman Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Official Trailer [Subtitled]
The Invisible Swordsman Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “透明剑士” and “透明劍士”.
- Also known as
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- 透明剑士
- 透明劍士
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The Invisible Swordsman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Invisible Swordsman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Invisible Swordsman?
The Invisible Swordsman runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).
When was The Invisible Swordsman released?
The Invisible Swordsman was released on March 21, 1970.
Who directed The Invisible Swordsman?
The Invisible Swordsman was directed by Yoshiyuki Kuroda.
More films by Yoshiyuki Kuroda Who is in the cast of The Invisible Swordsman?
The Invisible Swordsman stars Osamu Sakai as Sanshiro Yuzuki, the Invisible Swordsman, Tokio Oki as Shōkera and Gen Kuroki, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Invisible Swordsman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Invisible Swordsman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Invisible Swordsman in?
The original language of The Invisible Swordsman is Japanese.
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