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Assassination Orders

Assassination Orders

Assassination Orders

Assassination Orders

1984•1h 31m•

★6.5(2 ratings)

ActionHistoryTV Movie

Overview

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!

Director

Writers

Chiaki Watanabe, Seiko Shimura

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Main Cast

Hideki Takahashi

Hideki Takahashi

Sakoi Kanbei

Yoshiko Miyazaki

Yoshiko Miyazaki

Tsubaki

Isao Natsuyagi

Isao Natsuyagi

Nakatsugawa Shumei

Gō Ibuki

Gō Ibuki

Seizō Fukumoto

Seizō Fukumoto

Shōki Fukae

Shōki Fukae

Masao Imafuku

Masao Imafuku

Fuyukichi Maki

Fuyukichi Maki

Tadaichi Kitami

Tadaichi Kitami

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Eiichi Kudō

Writing

Screenplay: Chiaki Watanabe
Screenplay: Seiko Shimura

Music & Sound

Music: Toshiaki Tsushima

Editing

Editor: Itsuo Ueno

Keywords

samurai

Did You Know?

#1

The original title is "暗殺指令" (JA).

#2

The runtime is 91 minutes (1h 31m).

#3

The film was directed by Eiichi Kudō.

#4

The screenplay was written by Chiaki Watanabe and Seiko Shimura.

#5

This title is listed on IMDb as tt3532978.

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Rating

6.5/10

Good

2 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

暗殺指令

Status:

Released

Language:

日本語

Country of Origin:

Japan

Production Companies:

Toei Company

Toei Company