Female Ninja Magic
"Female Ninja vs. Male Ninja, Senhime v. Ieyasu, who is obsessed with winning."
Originally released in 1964. Female Ninja Magic is a action/drama film. directed by Sadao Nakajima. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Yumiko Nogawa, Sanae Nakahara, and Yuriko Mishima
Synopsis
In Osaka during the Edo period, ruler Sanada Yukimura was in losing position, fearing Toyotomi's blood descendents would end, he impregnates one of five Shinano female ninja with the seed of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in hopes of continuing the bloodline. Princess Sen and the five female ninja escape from Osaka castle by blending in with the handmaidens. Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu who was supposed to rule all under the heavens was informed of this secret. So Ieyasu orders five samurai of the Iga Ninja clan (brought by Hattori Hanzo) to stop the Toyotomi bloodline by killing the Kunoichi ninja. An attack of ninja magic arts unfolds in a battle of the sexes.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 3, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Female Ninja Magic about?
In Osaka during the Edo period, ruler Sanada Yukimura was in losing position, fearing Toyotomi's blood descendents would end, he impregnates one of five Shinano female ninja with the seed of Toyoto...
Who directed Female Ninja Magic?
Female Ninja Magic was directed by Sadao Nakajima.
How long is Female Ninja Magic?
Female Ninja Magic has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Female Ninja Magic released?
Female Ninja Magic was released on October 3, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Female Ninja Magic?
The main cast of Female Ninja Magic includes Yumiko Nogawa, Sanae Nakahara, Yuriko Mishima, Mari Yoshimura, Kyōsuke Machida.