--- product_id: 2292238 title: "Sword Of Desperation" price: "£17.49" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2292238-sword-of-desperation store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Sword Of Desperation **Price:** £17.49 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Sword Of Desperation - **How much does it cost?** £17.49 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2292238-sword-of-desperation) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In order to save his fief, expert swordsman Kanemi Sanzaemon publicly assassinates his lord's favorite concubine. Instead of being beheaded, his is sentenced to solitary confinement for one year, then ordered to serve as the lord's bodyguard. This thrilling tale of honor, intrigue, and deception inevitably ends in bloodshed and betrayal. Review: Classic Samurai Movie - I really loved this Samurai movie set in the Edo period of Japan. Some may find the plot a bit slow and plodding but I liked how the slow build up of the story and characters only added to the amount of tension in the final sword fight scene. You know the fight is coming but you're on the edge of your seat when it finally does. The beginning of the movie is seen partly through a series of flashbacks which can be a bit confusing at first but bit by bit it all falls into place, is revealed and becomes clear. The lead actor Etsushi Toyokawa gives a stunning and stoic performance as do all the actors in this fine film. I fell in love with his character. I won't give a synopsis of the film as I don't want to spoil anything for other lovers of the Samurai genre. I'm very glad I got this movie for my Asian film library and it is a definite must watch again movie. Some may say it's a formulaic Samurai movie but as I said I just loved everything about it, the costuming, sets, cinematography, subtle nuances, treachery, deceit, romance, loyalty, intrigue and of course a great sword fight. It's all in there. Review: samurai masterpiece - A masterpiece! What clear, simple storytelling -- it makes you care for the people in it, even as it builds relentlessly toward a climax in which every measured cinematic stroke that went before pays off by creating the deepest emotions in the midst of a paroxysm of bloody slaughter. I love the echoes, in that gory and deeply disturbing final battle scene, of two other great samurai classics: HARIKIRI Harakiri (The Criterion Collection) and SWORD OF DOOM (Daibosatsu Toge) The Sword of Doom (The Criterion Collection) . Like those two earlier films, SWORD OF DESPERATION is almost morbidly critical of samurai society; but, unlike them, it is not in the least nihilistic. You are likely to leave the movie feeling uplifted and inspired and loving the simple greatness of ordinary human beings. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B006H3KQSK | | Actors | Various | | Best Sellers Rank | #260,334 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #21,197 in Action & Adventure DVDs | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (86) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | ANI1499DVD | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | AC-3, Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 1.6 ounces | | Release date | February 14, 2012 | | Run time | 1 hour and 54 minutes | | Studio | Animeigo | | Subtitles: | English | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Various - **Format:** AC-3, Color, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen - **Language:** English - **Number Of Discs:** 1 - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 54 minutes ## Images ![Sword Of Desperation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JLllCPOWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic Samurai Movie *by J***E on February 19, 2012* I really loved this Samurai movie set in the Edo period of Japan. Some may find the plot a bit slow and plodding but I liked how the slow build up of the story and characters only added to the amount of tension in the final sword fight scene. You know the fight is coming but you're on the edge of your seat when it finally does. The beginning of the movie is seen partly through a series of flashbacks which can be a bit confusing at first but bit by bit it all falls into place, is revealed and becomes clear. The lead actor Etsushi Toyokawa gives a stunning and stoic performance as do all the actors in this fine film. I fell in love with his character. I won't give a synopsis of the film as I don't want to spoil anything for other lovers of the Samurai genre. I'm very glad I got this movie for my Asian film library and it is a definite must watch again movie. Some may say it's a formulaic Samurai movie but as I said I just loved everything about it, the costuming, sets, cinematography, subtle nuances, treachery, deceit, romance, loyalty, intrigue and of course a great sword fight. It's all in there. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ samurai masterpiece *by A***S on November 29, 2012* A masterpiece! What clear, simple storytelling -- it makes you care for the people in it, even as it builds relentlessly toward a climax in which every measured cinematic stroke that went before pays off by creating the deepest emotions in the midst of a paroxysm of bloody slaughter. I love the echoes, in that gory and deeply disturbing final battle scene, of two other great samurai classics: HARIKIRI Harakiri (The Criterion Collection) and SWORD OF DOOM (Daibosatsu Toge) The Sword of Doom (The Criterion Collection) . Like those two earlier films, SWORD OF DESPERATION is almost morbidly critical of samurai society; but, unlike them, it is not in the least nihilistic. You are likely to leave the movie feeling uplifted and inspired and loving the simple greatness of ordinary human beings. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ See it. *by P***S on July 8, 2015* I won't repeat what everyone wrote below - it is a great flick! Super production values, great acting ....Love it - with one reservation..... The penultimate scene with extravagant the sword fight is overdone. The survival of the protagonist in light of multiple strikes, cuts, wounds and stabbings just prior to using the title strike, just didn't work for me. That scene was impossible, implausible and incredible and detracted from the plot and impact of the film. Nevertheless, a good film. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2292238-sword-of-desperation](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/2292238-sword-of-desperation) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*