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Assassination Orders

1984-02-02 · 91 min · ★ 6.5

Action · History · TV Movie

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!

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Directors
Eiichi Kudō
Production companies
Toei Company
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Hideki TakahashiHideki TakahashiSakoi Kanbei
Yoshiko MiyazakiYoshiko MiyazakiTsubaki
Isao NatsuyagiIsao NatsuyagiNakatsugawa Shumei
Gō IbukiGō Ibuki
Seizō FukumotoSeizō Fukumoto
Shōki FukaeShōki Fukae
Masao ImafukuMasao Imafuku
Fuyukichi Maki
Tadaichi Kitami

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