Seventeen Ninja
"A film as hidden as the ninja"
Originally released in 1963. Seventeen Ninja is a action film. directed by Yasuto Hasegawa.
Starring Kōtarō Satomi, Jūshirō Konoe, and Yuriko Mishima
Synopsis
As the Shogun lays dying, seventeen Iga clan ninja are sent to infiltrate the impenetrable fortress where his youngest son is preparing to storm Edo Castle and name himself Shogun by force of arms. They are to either steal the documents that will eventually give him lawful claim to rulership, or they are to assassinate him. But even before they reach the castle walls, they find their every move countered by a ruthless ninja hunter in the employ of the would-be usurper (Konoe), who not only knows their every tactic but knows the exact make-up of their team thanks to his own spies within Edo Castle. As the Iga Ninja fall one by one, the mission's success or complete failure--where failure will result in a bloody war of succession--comes to hinge on a single young and inexperienced ninja (Kotaro).
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 6, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (11 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 Seventeen Ninja about?
As the Shogun lays dying, seventeen Iga clan ninja are sent to infiltrate the impenetrable fortress where his youngest son is preparing to storm Edo Castle and name himself Shogun by force of arms....
Who directed Seventeen Ninja?
Seventeen Ninja was directed by Yasuto Hasegawa.
How long is Seventeen Ninja?
Seventeen Ninja has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Seventeen Ninja released?
Seventeen Ninja was released on July 6, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Seventeen Ninja?
The main cast of Seventeen Ninja includes Kōtarō Satomi, Jūshirō Konoe, Yuriko Mishima, Ryutaro Otomo, Chiyonosuke Azuma.