The Shogun Assassins

– This is a film about a real person. Sanada Yukimura fought a war against Tokugawa Ieyeasu. In the be..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.70 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 28 Minutes
Release Year:
1979
Original Name:
Sanada Yukimura no bouryaku
The Shogun Assassins (1979) - Also known as Sanada Yukimura no bouryaku

This is a film about a real person. Sanada Yukimura fought a war against Tokugawa Ieyeasu. In the beginning the film shows Yukimura fighting to defend the Osaka Castle. He used very unconventional methods, wich were not approved by the other defenders. When the Osaka campaign was lost, Sanada is shown dedicating all his efforts to assassinate the shogun Ieyeasu. There are several attempts one more interesting than the other. There is also magic ( Ninja employed by Sanada). There is a lot of first class action.The film is bound to interest all viewers that like "Samurai" films.

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Release Date:

01 Sep 1979

Language:

Japanese

Director:

Sadao Nakajima

Writer:

Kazuo Kasahara, Isao Matsumoto, Sadao Nakajima

Main Actors:

Hiroki Matsukata, Minori Terada, Teruhiko Aoi, Guts Ishimatsu

Plot:

Generel Sanada, seeking retribution for the murder of his father and a lost battle, both conceived by the Shogun, devises a series of brilliant plans to thwart the Shogun's overwhelming strength.

Awards:

1 win.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.7/10