Shadow Hunters
"Sudden Death Comes in Threes!"
Originally released in 1972. Shadow Hunters is a action/adventure film. directed by Toshio Masuda.
Starring Yūjirō Ishihara, Ruriko Asaoka, and Ryōhei Uchida
Synopsis
Set during the declining years of the Tokugawa shogunate, Shadow Hunters details the questionably noble exploits of three ronin who act as "Shadow Hunters". These three ronin are not your normal ornery ruffians who are looking for a drink, a broad and someone to jab a sword into, but are in fact former samurai who, rather than follow their destroyed fiefs and murdered masters into death via seppuku, have dedicated their combined sword prowess to stopping the government from raping its daimyos for valuable resources.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 10, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Ishihara Productions
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Hunters about?
Set during the declining years of the Tokugawa shogunate, Shadow Hunters details the questionably noble exploits of three ronin who act as "Shadow Hunters". These three ronin are not your normal or...
Who directed Shadow Hunters?
Shadow Hunters was directed by Toshio Masuda.
How long is Shadow Hunters?
Shadow Hunters has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Shadow Hunters released?
Shadow Hunters was released on June 10, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shadow Hunters?
The main cast of Shadow Hunters includes Yūjirō Ishihara, Ruriko Asaoka, Ryōhei Uchida, Mikio Narita, Tetsuro Tamba.