Shogun Assassin(1980)
“He whips out his sword and relieves his victims of their heads!!”
Overview
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.
Director
Robert Houston
Studio
TOHO
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
Lamont Johnson
as Voice (voice)
Marshall Efron
as Voice (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
TOHO • Baby Cart • Katsu Production
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shogun Assassin?▼
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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 countryside with his toddler son in search of vengeance.
Who directed Shogun Assassin?▼
Shogun Assassin was directed by Robert Houston and released in 1980. It is a action, adventure film.
How long is Shogun Assassin?▼
Shogun Assassin has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
Who stars in Shogun Assassin?▼
The cast of Shogun Assassin includes 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 and more.
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