Assassination Orders

Feb 2, 1984

1h 31m

★ 6.5

Overview

The ronin, Sako Kanbei has to rescue the beautiful Princess Tsubaki from danger while young samurai of the Numata Clan stand up against their corrupt Chief Retainer and evil clan mistress. Kanbei wants to develop his swordsmanship only for himself, he finds that he has been implicated in a crime and must fight for justice in the ultimate battle to redeem his innocence. The swordplay in this film is reminiscent of the Lone Wolf and Cub series with its brutal and extended action sequences and awesome finale. A powerful motion picture about honor, love and cold steel!

Genres

Action

History

TV Movie

Production Companies

Toei Company

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Cast

Sakoi Kanbei

Hideki Takahashi

Tsubaki

Yoshiko Miyazaki

Nakatsugawa Shumei

Isao Natsuyagi

Gō Ibuki

Seizō Fukumoto

Shōki Fukae

Masao Imafuku

Fuyukichi Maki

Tadaichi Kitami

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