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Assassination Orders

First aired on Feb 2, 1984

Runtime: 91 mins

70%

Genres: Action, History, TV Movie

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!

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Hideki Takahashi | Sakoi Kanbei
Yoshiko Miyazaki | Tsubaki
Isao Natsuyagi | Nakatsugawa Shumei
Gō Ibuki |
Seizō Fukumoto |
Shōki Fukae |
Featured Crew
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Eiichi Kudō | Director
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Chiaki Watanabe | Screenplay
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Toshiaki Tsushima | Music
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Itsuo Ueno | Editor
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Seiko Shimura | Screenplay