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Assassination Orders
6.5 / 10• 1984• 1h 31m•NR• Japanese
ActionHistoryTV Movie
Storyline
The ronin, Sako Kanbei has to rescue the beautiful Princess Tsubaki from danger while young samurai of the Numata Clan stand up against their corrupt Chief Retainer and evil clan mistress. Kanbei wants to develop his swordsmanship only for himself, he finds that he has been implicated in a crime and must fight for justice in the ultimate battle to redeem his innocence. The swordplay in this film is reminiscent of the Lone Wolf and Cub series with its brutal and extended action sequences and awesome finale. A powerful motion picture about honor, love and cold steel!
Cast & Crew
Hideki Takahashi
Sakoi Kanbei
Lead
Yoshiko Miyazaki
Tsubaki
Isao Natsuyagi
Nakatsugawa Shumei
Gō Ibuki
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Seizō Fukumoto
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Shōki Fukae
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Masao Imafuku
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FM
Fuyukichi Maki
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Eiichi Kudō's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Assassination Orders is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
