The Sword of Doom Budget
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Synopsis
Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.
What is known about the production of The Sword of Doom?
"The Sword of Doom," an action released in 1966, was directed by Kihachi Okamoto and stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Yūzō Kayama. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd., TOHO produced the film, making it a notable entry in the action landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for an action production like this include:
- Production: The Sword of Doom is an adaptation of Daibosatsu Toge, a novel that has remained popular since its initial release in 1913, a year after the death of the Emperor Meiji, "the ruler who oversaw Japan's transition from hermetically sealed feudal state to modern nation." The novel originated from a newspaper serial, which appeared for three more decades; forty-one volumes were published before it was left uncompleted at the 1944 death of its author, Kaizan Nakazato.
What were the major cost factors in The Sword of Doom?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "The Sword of Doom."
- Production: Production is one of the primary cost drivers in action productions of this scale.
Awards and Recognition
1 win & 1 nomination
Critical Reception
In a contemporary review, "Robe" of Variety found the film to have an "overlong unfolding story" that "rarely stops for a rest" and ultimately declared the film a "programmer".
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make The Sword of Doom (1966)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did The Sword of Doom (1966) earn at the box office?
Box office figures are not publicly available.
Was The Sword of Doom (1966) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing The Sword of Doom?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does The Sword of Doom's budget compare to similar action films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did The Sword of Doom (1966) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did The Sword of Doom (1966) win?
1 win & 1 nomination.
Who directed The Sword of Doom and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Kihachi Okamoto, written by Shinobu Hashimoto, shot by Hiroshi Murai, with music by Masaru Satō, edited by Yoshitami Kuroiwa.
Where was The Sword of Doom filmed?
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