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Shadow Hunters

October 6, 1983 1h 31m 8.0/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1983. Shadow Hunters is a drama/history film. directed by Akira Inoue.

Starring Toshiya Ito, Tatsuya Nakadai, and Daisuke Ryū

Synopsis

The government in Edo era is suffering from a financial crisis. It hires "Kage" to provoke the collapse of small hans (prefectures). "Kagekari" are people who were hired by Daimyos (mayors of local governments) to resist kage. The young mayor of Suwa Takashiwa, Tadamaru was assaulted by a kage on his way to Edo. Zyubei and Gennnosuke, the Kagekaris, try to carry injured Tadamaru to Edo.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 6, 1983 42 years ago
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Runtime 1h 31m 91 minutes total
User Rating 8.0/10 Excellent (2 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Fuji Television Network

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Hunters about?

The government in Edo era is suffering from a financial crisis. It hires "Kage" to provoke the collapse of small hans (prefectures). "Kagekari" are people who were hired by Daimyos (mayors of local...

Who directed Shadow Hunters?

Shadow Hunters was directed by Akira Inoue.

How long is Shadow Hunters?

Shadow Hunters has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).

When was Shadow Hunters released?

Shadow Hunters was released on October 6, 1983 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Shadow Hunters?

The main cast of Shadow Hunters includes Toshiya Ito, Tatsuya Nakadai, Daisuke Ryū, Midori Yamamoto, Eitarō Ozawa.