Ninja Hunt
Originally released in 1982. Ninja Hunt is a action/tv movie film. directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi.
Starring Hiroki Matsukata, Kensaku Morita, and Shizue Abe
Synopsis
It's a rare occasion when a noted filmmaker like Yamauchi Tetsuya gets to re-visit a previous film, and in this re-make of NINJA GARI, he not only does that, but has created an even better piece. While the original from 1964 starred the great old-time actor Konoe Jushiro, this version is perfectly cast with his son Matsukata Hiroki in the lead as Wadakuro, one of four ronin hired to fight against the Shogunate's plot to abolish the Gamo Clan, who are struggling to reinstate their young heir Tanemaru as their Lord. Facing the threat of the Koga Ninja, Wadakuro shows his own cruelty while on a personal vendetta. This is a very brutal film, with lots of realistic ninja action, violent deaths, a dark story line and is completely without any light-hearted 'humor' elements that Toei used to incorperate back in the golden era. And with Matsukata Hiroki's outstanding martial skills, the swordplay is even better in this one. This is definitely one of the best ninja movies ever made!
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 9, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Fuji Television Network
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ninja Hunt about?
It's a rare occasion when a noted filmmaker like Yamauchi Tetsuya gets to re-visit a previous film, and in this re-make of NINJA GARI, he not only does that, but has created an even better piece. W...
Who directed Ninja Hunt?
Ninja Hunt was directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi.
How long is Ninja Hunt?
Ninja Hunt has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Ninja Hunt released?
Ninja Hunt was released on April 9, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ninja Hunt?
The main cast of Ninja Hunt includes Hiroki Matsukata, Kensaku Morita, Shizue Abe, Mikio Narita, Shinjirō Ehara.