Drunken samurai Saito Magobei lives a reckless and irresponsible life. He’s not the man to volunteer for thrilling adventures. But when Magobei and Kurita Heishichiro meet two frightened women escorting Kotaro, child heir to the perishing Azama Clan, they feel honor bound to protect them from clan traitors and their ninja henchmen. With ruthless ninja dogging every step, Magobei will have to find his courage, restore his pride, and wager his life on his lightning sword and his karate skills in a bloody battle to save the young lord. Immerse yourself in this exhilarating adventure of samurai versus ninja, brought to life by an extraordinary cast. Seize the moment and don't miss it!
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Tetsuro Tamba
Known for
You Only Live Twice
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Isamu Nagato
Known for
Three Outlaw Samurai
Muga Takewaki
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Pale Flower
Koichi Ose
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Kanako Michi
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Meichō Soganoya
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Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted, Dead or Alive
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Kyoko Aoi
Known for
Three Outlaw Samurai
Yūji Hori
Known for
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Yoshito Yamaji
Known for
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Jushiro Kobayashi
Also in
Military Train
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Junji Masuda
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Yonehachi Shima
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Meijirō Umetsu Director · Minoru Inuzuka Writer Shozo Kotsuji Cinematographer
First release December 26, 1964 · Produced in Japan · Original title 忍法破り必殺
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Shochiku
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Japan
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Original title
忍法破り必殺
Original language
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · December 26, 1964
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No release date listed for United States.
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