

Whirlwind
Set at the end of the Siege of Osaka this film follows the exploits of several members of the defeated Toyotomi clan as they cope with the post battle chaos and the persecution of the Shogun's army. Five samurai decide on different fates when it becomes clear that their side is being destroyed. One wants to attack the enemy head on in a final honorable death. Another decides to commit hari-kiri but wants to find a glorious view to do it. His close friend, the "coward", just wants to run and give up the life of a samurai. The final two set their own castle on fire to garner favors from the enemy and therefore avert their own death during the massacre of all defeated soldiers as
TMDB
6.6/10
10 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- Japanese
- samurai
- period drama
Top billed cast
Where to watch
All optionsAvailability for Japan. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.
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Release dates
JapanJP
- Theatrical3 Jan 1964
Frequently asked questions
- When was Whirlwind released?
- Whirlwind was released on 3 January 1964.
- Where can I watch Whirlwind online?
- Whirlwind is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store in JP. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Whirlwind?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Whirlwind is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Whirlwind?
- Whirlwind holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 10 votes.
- Who directed Whirlwind?
- Whirlwind (1964) was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
- How long is Whirlwind?
- Whirlwind runs for 1h 46m.

























