Bohachi Bushido: The Villain
忘八武士道 さ無頼
Synopsis
The Bohachi Clan, the most vile, corrupt organization with ties deep in the Shogunate, have controlled the flesh trade in Japan for generations. When threatened by a competitor, they employ Saburai, a nihilistic ronin on the verge of self destruction. Blood gushes and limbs fly for anyone who stands against Saburai as he instills the Way of the Bohachi.
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Official Clip | "We Are the Bohachi"Official
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Harada
- Screenplay & Story
- Takeo Kaneko, Sadao Nakajima
- Original Score
- Hajime Kaburagi
- Original Title
- 忘八武士道 さ無頼
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Harada
Takeo Kaneko, Sadao Nakajima, Kazuo Koike, Go Bushio, Goseki Kojima
Hajime Kaburagi
Shigeru Akatsuka
Isamu Ichida
Department Leadership Roster
Takashi Harada
Director
Takeo Kaneko
Screenplay
Sadao Nakajima
Screenplay
Hajime Kaburagi
Original Music Composer
Shigeru Akatsuka
Director of Photography
Isamu Ichida
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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What is Bohachi Bushido: The Villain about?
The Bohachi Clan, the most vile, corrupt organization with ties deep in the Shogunate, have controlled the flesh trade in Japan for generations. When threatened by a competitor, they employ Saburai, a nihilistic ronin on the verge of self destruction. Blood gushes and limbs fly for anyone who stands against Saburai as he instills the Way of the Bohachi.
Who directed Bohachi Bushido: The Villain?
Bohachi Bushido: The Villain was directed by Takashi Harada.
Who stars in Bohachi Bushido: The Villain?
The principal cast of Bohachi Bushido: The Villain includes Gorō Ibuki, Emi Jo, Keiko Aikawa, Harumi Kuri, Aki Takagi.
When was Bohachi Bushido: The Villain released and how long is it?
Bohachi Bushido: The Villain was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Bohachi Bushido: The Villain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bohachi Bushido: The Villain was composed by Hajime Kaburagi.
Is Bohachi Bushido: The Villain based on a book or true story?
Bohachi Bushido: The Villain is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Kazuo Koike", Comic Book: "Go Bushio", Comic Book: "Goseki Kojima".