The Shogun's Samurai

– Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
2 Hours and 10 Minutes
Release Year:
1978
Original Name:
Yagyû ichizoku no inbô
The Shogun's Samurai (1978) - Also known as Yagyû ichizoku no inbô

Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu in hopes of gaining him the shogunate despite the stammer and birthmark which undermine his respect. Iemitsu and his brother Tadanaga become bitter rivals for the shogunate, and the land is split into factions, eventually erupting into warfare. Iemitsu's mentor, his fencing instructor Yagyu, is fixated upon securing Iemitsu the shogunate and ends up betraying everyone, even his own family, in pursuit of the goal.

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Release Date:

03 Oct 1978

Language:

Japanese

Main Actors:

Shin'ichi Chiba, Etsuko Shiomi, Yumi Takigawa, Ryô Tamura

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.5/10