Shogun Assassin
"He whips out his sword and relieves his victims of their heads!!"
Originally released in 1980. Shogun Assassin is a action/adventure film. directed by Robert Houston. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tomisaburō Wakayama, Akihiro Tomikawa, and Kayo Matsuo
Synopsis
A Shogun who grew paranoid as he became senile sent his ninjas to kill his samurai. They failed but did kill the samurai’s wife. The samurai swore to avenge the death of his wife and roams the countryside with his toddler son in search of vengeance.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 11, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (178 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Japan
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Directors
Top Cast
Tomisaburō Wakayama
as Ogami Itto
Akihiro Tomikawa
as Daigoro Ogami
Kayo Matsuo
as Supreme Ninja
Minoru Ōki
as Master of Death
Shin Kishida
as Master of Death
Shogen Nitta
as Master of Death
Reiko Kasahara
as Azami
Akiji Kobayashi
as Lord Kurogawa
Taketoshi Naitō
as Lord Bizen
Tokio Oki
as The Shogun
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Baby Cart
- Katsu Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shogun Assassin about?
A Shogun who grew paranoid as he became senile sent his ninjas to kill his samurai. They failed but did kill the samurai’s wife. The samurai swore to avenge the death of his wife and roams the co...
Who directed Shogun Assassin?
Shogun Assassin was directed by Robert Houston.
How long is Shogun Assassin?
Shogun Assassin has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Shogun Assassin released?
Shogun Assassin was released on November 11, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shogun Assassin?
The main cast of Shogun Assassin includes Tomisaburō Wakayama, Akihiro Tomikawa, Kayo Matsuo, Minoru Ōki, Shin Kishida.
Is Shogun Assassin worth watching?
Shogun Assassin has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 178 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.