Shogun's Samurai
Shogun's Samurai (1978) is an action drama, directed by Kinji Fukasaku. It stars Kinnosuke Nakamura and Sonny Chiba. The 130-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.
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What Shogun's Samurai Is About
Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu in hopes of gaining him the shogunate despite the stammer and birthmark which undermine his respect. Iemitsu and his brother Tadanaga become bitter rivals for the shogunate, and the land is split into factions, eventually erupting into warfare. Iemitsu's mentor, his fencing instructor Yagyu, is fixated upon securing Iemitsu the shogunate and ends up betraying everyone, even his own family, in pursuit of the goal.
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What is Shogun's Samurai about?
Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu in hopes of gaining him the shogunate despite the stammer and birthmark which undermine his respect. Iemitsu and his brother Tadanaga become bitter rivals for the shogunate, and the land is split into factions, eventually erupting into warfare.
Where can I watch Shogun's Samurai?
Shogun's Samurai is available to watch on digital platforms such as YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Shogun's Samurai?
Shogun's Samurai runs for 130 minutes (2h 10m).
When did Shogun's Samurai come out?
Shogun's Samurai was released in 1978.
Who directed Shogun's Samurai?
Shogun's Samurai was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
Who stars in Shogun's Samurai?
Shogun's Samurai stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Sonny Chiba, Hiroki Matsukata, Teruhiko Saigō.
What is Shogun's Samurai's rating?
Shogun's Samurai holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.
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