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.
Unfortunately the movie Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance is not yet available on HBO Max.
Directing | Kenji Misumi | Director |
Writing | Kazuo Koike | Screenplay |
Production | Shintarō Katsu | Producer |
Production | Hisaharu Matsubara | Producer |
Sound | Hideaki Sakurai | Original Music Composer |
Editing | Toshio Taniguchi | Editor |
Camera | Chikashi Makiura | Director of Photography |
Writing | Kazuo Koike | Comic Book |
Crew | Goseki Kojima | Graphic Novel Illustrator |
Lighting | Hiroshi Mima | Lighting Technician |
Sound | Tsuchitarô Hayashi | Sound Recordist |
Crew | Eiichi Kusumoto | Fight Choreographer |
Directing | Mitsuaki Tsuji | Assistant Director |
Sound | Toru Kurashima | Sound Effects |