Synopsis
A cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate in the 17th century. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shogun's brother Tsunashige, the next Shogun. The best strategist in Japan, Yamaga, leads a plot to stop the Elder, but his cabal is betrayed and most of the conspirators are captured and tortured.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.4/10 | 71% |
| TMDB | 7.3/1025 votes | 29% |
| Balasaur Score | 74 | 100% |
Key crew
- Eiichi KudōDirector
- Kaneo IkegamiWriter
- Seiichi SuzukiOriginal Music Composer
Cast
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