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Jul 2, 2022 · Movies around the world have provided their own unique take on the sword fight, whether it's two samurai patiently squaring off or a revenge-fueled assassin blindly cutting down hordes of...
- Wes Skinner
Kenshin Himura goes up against pure evil Makoto Shishio who is attempting to overthrow the Meiji government. The fate of the country hangs in the balance as Kenshin Himura takes up the sword that he vowed to never draw again.
Mar 27, 2024 · The following rank among the greatest sword fight sequences of all time, taking into account intensity, impact, and sometimes – though not always – duration, which such great scenes ranked...
- Jeremy Urquhart
- Rob Roy (1995) No quarter asked, no quarter given. Roger Ebert called the final duel between Rob Roy (Liam Neeson, in a role presaging his current badass old man work) and Archibald Cunningham (Tim Roth) “one of the great action sequences in movie history.”
- Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (1999) Duel of the fates. The Phantom Menace may be a black eye on the face of the Star Wars franchise, but the final duel between Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and Obi-wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) against Darth Maul (Ray Park) is almost enough to redeem the film.
- The Princess Bride. Westley vs. Inigo. There may be no other film that captures both swashbuckling action and comedic charm better than Rob Reiner’s classic The Princess Bride.
- Sanjuro (1962) A test of speed. When one thinks of the best cinematic swordfights, what often comes to mind are showy, highly choreographed duels full of fancy moves and the buckling of swashes.
These cinematic sword fights are epic! For this list, we'll be looking at the best live-action duels between combatants using swords in film history.
Feb 20, 2024 · The scene follows Thurman as she slices her newly carved Hattori Hanzo sword through the Crazy 88, a Yakuza army of contracted martial artists shielding her nemesis, O-Ren Ishi (Lucy Liu). In...
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Aug 31, 2023 · A great movie sword fight requires both skilled choreography and meaningful storytelling, showcasing a hero's growth or triumph over their enemy. The best sword fights feature talented actors who bring their martial arts expertise to the screen, creating thrilling and visually stunning duels.
