Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo
"Eiichi Kudo's strangest film that started the Shadow Warriors ball rolling"
Originally released in 1980. Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo is a action/war film. directed by Eiichi Kudō. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Teruhiko Saigō, Mikio Narita, and Ken Ogata
Synopsis
The tale takes place around 1650, after the death of the third Tokugawa shogun, when ronin were expelled from Edo, the military capital. During the political instability following the death of Iemitsu Tokugawa, Hanzo's Iga ninja clan battles against the Koga clan as various factions vie to seize power. The child shogun Ietsuna is kidnapped but turns out to be hidden under (or over) everyone's noses in a castle turret which is reinforced by a comic book villain, the fire-spitting black ninja. The good ninja has to get through all the traps & save the child.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
2h 13m
133 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo about?
The tale takes place around 1650, after the death of the third Tokugawa shogun, when ronin were expelled from Edo, the military capital. During the political instability following the death of Iemi...
Who directed Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo?
Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo was directed by Eiichi Kudō.
How long is Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo?
Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).
When was Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo released?
Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo was released on February 23, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo?
The main cast of Shadow Warriors: Hattori Hanzo includes Teruhiko Saigō, Mikio Narita, Ken Ogata, So Yamamura, Aiko Morishita.