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Assassination Orders

Assassination Orders

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Action   History   TV Movie
πŸ“œ 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!
🌏 Languages Available: Japanese
πŸ“† Date Released: 1984-02-02
⌚ Running Time: 91 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.5

Beloved Cast

Hideki Takahashi original image
Sakoi Kanbei
Hideki Takahashi
Yoshiko Miyazaki original image
Tsubaki
Yoshiko Miyazaki
Isao Natsuyagi original image
Nakatsugawa Shumei
Isao Natsuyagi
Gō Ibuki original image
Gō Ibuki
Seizō Fukumoto original image
Seizō Fukumoto
Shōki Fukae original image
Shōki Fukae
Masao Imafuku original image
Masao Imafuku
Fuyukichi Maki original image
Fuyukichi Maki
Tadaichi Kitami original image
Tadaichi Kitami

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