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Legend of the Assassin (1984)

Movie 91 min

The Saika clan, that had succeeded in battle against the large armies of Nobunaga and Hideyoshi, had in the Tokugawa era of Ieyasu, been driven into the mountains 7 generations later, forced into subsistence hunting. A man comes to them offering revenge: to assassinate current Tokugawa Shogun Yoshimune. (Made-for-TV movie)

Masahiro Takase Director Mikio Nanbara Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 22, 1984
Runtime
91 min
IMDb
tt28363875
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Cast

Daisuke Ryū Daisuke Ryū Takahiro Tamura Takahiro Tamura Yoko Akino Yoko Akino Masaaki Daimon Masaaki Daimon Jiro Kawarazaki Jiro Kawarazaki Yūsuke Takita Yūsuke Takita Seiya Nakano Seiya Nakano Ken'ichi Matsuno Toru Takeuchi Kiyoshi Yamamoto Kiyoshi Yamamoto

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Frequently asked questions

What is Legend of the Assassin about?
The Saika clan, that had succeeded in battle against the large armies of Nobunaga and Hideyoshi, had in the Tokugawa era of Ieyasu, been driven into the mountains 7 generations later, forced into subsistence hunting. A man comes to them offering revenge: to assassinate current Tokugawa Shogun Yoshimune. (Made-for-TV movie)
Who directed Legend of the Assassin?
Legend of the Assassin was directed by Masahiro Takase.
Who stars in Legend of the Assassin?
Legend of the Assassin stars Daisuke Ryū, Takahiro Tamura, Yoko Akino, Masaaki Daimon.
When was Legend of the Assassin released?
Legend of the Assassin is a 1984 film.
Where can I watch Legend of the Assassin?
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