Name: 13 Assassins
Director: Eiichi Kudō
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action
Released: 1963
Duration: 125 min
Cast: Chiezo Kataoka, Kōtarō Satomi, Ryōhei Uchida, Tetsuro Tamba, Satomi Oka

What 13 Assassins Is About

A sadistic Daimyo (feudal lord) rapes a woman and murders both her and her husband, but even when one of his own vassals commits suicide to bring attention to the crime, the matter is quickly hushed up. Not only will there be no punishment, but because the Daimyo is the Shogun's younger brother, he will soon be appointed to a high political position from which he could wreak even more havoc. Convinced that the fate of the Shogunate hangs in the balance, a plot is hatched to assassinate the Daimyo. The two most brilliant strategic minds of their generation find themselves pitted against each other; one is tasked to defend a man he despises, and has a small army at his disposal. The other is given a suicide mission, and has 12 brave men. They are the 13 Assassins.

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What is 13 Assassins about?

A sadistic Daimyo (feudal lord) rapes a woman and murders both her and her husband, but even when one of his own vassals commits suicide to bring attention to the crime, the matter is quickly hushed up. Not only will there be no punishment, but because the Daimyo is the Shogun's younger brother, he will soon be appointed to a high political position from which he could wreak even more havoc.

Where can I watch 13 Assassins?

13 Assassins is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is 13 Assassins?

13 Assassins runs for 125 minutes (2h 5m).

When did 13 Assassins come out?

13 Assassins was released in 1963.

Who directed 13 Assassins?

13 Assassins was directed by Eiichi Kudō.

Who stars in 13 Assassins?

13 Assassins stars Chiezo Kataoka, Kōtarō Satomi, Ryōhei Uchida, Tetsuro Tamba.

What is 13 Assassins's rating?

13 Assassins holds 7.4/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.