A Shogun who grew paranoid as he became senile sent his ninjas to kill his samurai. They failed but did kill the samurai’s wife. The samurai swore to avenge the death of his wife and roams the countryside with his toddler son in search of vengeance.
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Cast
Tomisaburō Wakayama
Ogami Itto
Akihiro Tomikawa
Daigoro Ogami
Kayo Matsuo
Supreme Ninja
Minoru Ōki
Master of Death
Shin Kishida
Master of Death
Shogen Nitta
Master of Death
Reiko Kasahara
Azami
Akiji Kobayashi
Lord Kurogawa
Taketoshi Naitō
Lord Bizen
Tokio Oki
The Shogun
Lamont Johnson
Voice (voice)
Marshall Efron
Voice (voice)
Shogun Assassin: frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Shogun Assassin?
Shogun Assassin is streaming in the US on Criterion Channel. To rent or buy: Amazon Video.
When was Shogun Assassin released?
Shogun Assassin was released on November 11, 1980.
Who is in the cast of Shogun Assassin?
The main cast includes Tomisaburō Wakayama (Ogami Itto), Akihiro Tomikawa (Daigoro Ogami), Kayo Matsuo (Supreme Ninja), and Minoru Ōki (Master of Death).
Who directed Shogun Assassin?
Shogun Assassin was directed by Robert Houston and Kenji Misumi.
How long is Shogun Assassin?
Shogun Assassin runs 85 minutes (1 h 25 min).
How is Shogun Assassin rated?
Shogun Assassin has a rating of 6.9/10 on TMDB from 196 votes.