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Destiny's Son

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1962 · 71 min Action Drama History
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

In Edo-period Japan, Shingo is born the son of an assassin who was executed for murdering her lord’s concubine. Decades later, his adoptive family is massacred for keeping the secret. Armed with an unbeatable swordfighting technique, Shingo embarks on the path of the masterless samurai in search of vengeance and a path beyond his own ignominious origins.

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Original Title 斬る
Year 1962
Country Japan
Genre Action, Drama, History
Director Kenji Misumi
Runtime 71 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.5/10 (19 votes)

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The action here isn't perfunctory — it's considered, with internal logic. The staging of fights and chases shows a director who knows the genre from the inside.

A well-made ride. Doesn't claim depth, but does its job honestly and without boredom.

For those who appreciate a solidly made genre film without pretensions.

Director: Kenji Misumi

— MovieFinder Editorial

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