The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi

Jul 13, 1958

1h 34m

★ 0.0

Overview

The Shinsengumi is a special unit of ronin commissioned by the Tokugawa shogunate to counter anti-shogunate activities in Kyoto. A sinister plot to overthrow the shogun is set in motion and Kondo Isami and his fellow samurai must answer the call and expose those behind it.

Genres

Action

Production Companies

Toei Company

The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi Trailers

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Cast

Kondo Isami

Chiezō Kataoka

Umematsu

Shinobu Chihara

Oharu

Hiroko Sakuramachi

Hinagiku

Junko Takashima

Komano

Yumiko Hasegawa

Hijikata Toshizo

Isao Yamagata

Kodayu Ichikawa

Yamazaki Susumu

Kensaku Hara

Yoshida Toshimaro

Kunio Kaga

Okita Soji

Eijirō Kataoka

Kichijirō Ueda

Todo Heisuke

Shin Tokudaiji

The third movie following the exploits of bounty hunter Shikoro Ichibei. The theft of almost a half ton of gold from the shogunate's official mine threatens to bankrupt the government of Japan. Despite a desperate search the gold has not been found, causing officials of the Tokugawa bakufu to call on their most skillful secret agent, Shikoro Ichibei.

7.2

The Ambitious

Feb 14, 1970

The story of Ryoma Sakamoto, considered to be the architect behind the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. He was considered an outlaw by his own clan, hunted by his government, and was despised by supporters of the Shogun as well as the Loyalists for desiring the opening of Japan to the West in order to learn its technology, in the hopes of one day defeating the West with a modern army and navy.

5.4

Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay

Dec 20, 1969

Getting an opportunity to meet with another half-Caucasian swordsman, Kyoshiro finds himself involved in a series of dangerous encounters.

5.3

The Two Musashis

Jan 3, 1960

During the reign of Shogun Hidetada, both Hirate Musashi and Okamoto Musashi strive to become the finest swordsman in the land by defeating the Yagyu clan's top instructors and then taking on Sasaki Kojiro!

7.2

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

Sep 25, 1954

Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.

7.2

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

Jul 12, 1955

After years on the road establishing his reputation as Japan's greatest fencer, Takezo returns to Kyoto. Otsu waits for him, yet he has come not for her but to challenge the leader of the region's finest school of fencing. To prove his valor and skill, he walks deliberately into ambushes set up by the school's followers. While Otsu waits, Akemi also seeks him, expressing her desires directly. Meanwhile, Takezo is observed by Sasaki Kojiro, a brilliant young fighter, confident he can dethrone Takezo. After leaving Kyoto in triumph, Takezo declares his love for Otsu, but in a way that dishonors her and shames him. Once again, he leaves alone.

7.3

Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Jan 3, 1956

A humble and simple Takezo abandons his life as a knight errant. He's sought as a teacher and vassal by Shogun, Japan's most powerful clan leader. He's also challenged to fight by the supremely confident and skillful Sasaki Kojiro. Takezo agrees to fight Kojiro in a year's time but rejects Shogun's patronage, choosing instead to live on the edge of a village, raising vegetables. He's followed there by Otsu and later by Akemi, both in love with him. The year ends as Takezo assists the villagers against a band of brigands. He seeks Otsu's forgiveness and accepts her love, then sets off across the water to Ganryu Island for his final contest.

6.5

Samurai Cat: The Movie

Mar 1, 2014

The ever versatile Kazuki Kitamura stars as masterless samurai Kyutaro Madarame, a feared swordsman who has fallen on hard times in old Edo. Caught between two warring gangs in an epic battle of cat lovers and dog lovers, he begrudgingly accepts the canine faction's offer to assassinate the opposite leader's beloved pet: an adorable white cat. Yet upon raising his lethal sword, he cannot bring himself to go through with the act, and the cat melts his ronin heart. But before finding peace as a newly minted cat person, the still fearsome Madarame will have to take on both gangs in a classic samurai street brawl.

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Sure Death 5

Dec 23, 1991

Fifth movie in the Hissatsu (Sure Death!) Series. At the behest of a corrupt bureaucrat, a mysterious band of murderers wage a bloody battle against three deadly assassins.

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Bored Hatamoto: House of Skulls

Jan 3, 1954

Bored Hatamoto movie #15

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Bored Hatamoto: Mysterious Crimson Tower

Jan 15, 1957

Bored Hatamoto film #21

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Bored Hatamoto in Kyoto

Dec 5, 1930

Bored Hatamoto film #2

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Bored Hatamoto Appears in Sendai

Jul 9, 1931

Bored Hatamoto film #3

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Bored Hatamoto Returns to Edo

Dec 31, 1931

Bored Hatamoto film #4

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Bored Hatamoto on a Rampage

Aug 10, 1933

Bored Hatamoto film #5

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Bored Hatamoto on Mt. Fuji

Jan 5, 1937

Bored Hatamoto film #8

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Bored Hatamoto Enters the Mountain of Treasure

Apr 14, 1938

Bored Hatamoto film #9

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Bored Hatamoto: The Demon of Chinatown

Sep 7, 1951

Bored Hatamoto movie #12

7.4

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx

Apr 22, 1972

In the second film of the Lone Wolf and Cub series, Ogami Itto battles a group of female ninja in the employ of the Yagyu clan and must assassinate a traitor who plans to sell his clan's secrets to the Shogunate.