Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
In this first film of the Lone Wolf and Cub series, adapted from the manga by Kazuo Koike, we are told the story of the Lone Wolf and Cub's origin. Ogami Itto, the official Shogunate executioner, 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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 15, 1972
Runtime
1h 23m
Genres
Drama, Action
User Score
74%
Original Title
子連れ狼 子を貸し腕貸しつかまつる
Production Companies
Katsu Production, TOHO
Director
Kenji Misumi
Description
In this first film of the Lone Wolf and Cub series, adapted from the manga by Kazuo Koike, we are told the story of the Lone Wolf and Cub's origin. Ogami Itto, the official Shogunate executioner, 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.