Shogun Assassin

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R,1hr 29min

Genres:

Action,Drama

Released:

January 1, 1980

Directors:

Robert Houston, Kenji Misumi, David Weisman

Distributor:

New World Pictures

Starring:

Tomisaburo Wakayama, Masahiro Tomikawa, Kayo Matsuo ... More

Synopsis: More a "greatest hits" movie than an actual stand-alone film of its own, Shogun Assassin is the delirious hybrid of two episodes of the popular Baby Cart series dubbed into English and fused together into a hyper-violent bloodbath ballet that's sure to entertain the samurai-film enthusiast with a strong stomach. The swords fly fast and furious as a wondering shogun is forced into exile after being framed and his wife murdered. Giving his infant son the choice between the merciful release of death ... Full Synopsis

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	Jason Buchanan, AMG Review Driven by the desire for blood-lusting vengeance and an ample supply of the red stuff, Shogun Assassin chops, slices, dices, and minces its way through 86 minutes of sheer visceral samurai fury. Barely given a chance to breathe before the fearsome Lone Wolf begins his impetuous quest to avenge the tragic murder of his wife, Shogun Assassin provides a blusteringly brutal contrast to the comparatively ... Read Review