Rogue Ninja
抜け忍
Synopsis
Set in 16th Century Japan, the film takes place against a background of civil war, with the Iga ninja being ruled over by warlord Nobunaga Oda with an iron fist, keeping them in check with harsh laws and handing out executions at will. Mika Hijii plays Ukagami, the toughest female warrior of her clan, who is sent out on a mission by the villainous ‘Lesser Ninja’ as part of his plot to take over the Iga. After his trap fails, he kidnaps her childhood friend, pushing her to go against the clan in a bloody mission of rescue and revenge.
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- Director
- Seiji Chiba
- Screenplay & Story
- Seiji Chiba
- Original Title
- 抜け忍
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
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What is Rogue Ninja about?
Set in 16th Century Japan, the film takes place against a background of civil war, with the Iga ninja being ruled over by warlord Nobunaga Oda with an iron fist, keeping them in check with harsh laws and handing out executions at will. Mika Hijii plays Ukagami, the toughest female warrior of her clan, who is sent out on a mission by the villainous ‘Lesser Ninja’ as part of his plot to take over the Iga. After his trap fails, he kidnaps her childhood friend, pushing her to go against the clan in a bloody mission of rescue and revenge.
Who directed Rogue Ninja?
Rogue Ninja was directed by Seiji Chiba.
Who stars in Rogue Ninja?
The principal cast of Rogue Ninja includes Masayuki Izumi, Tatsumi Natsuko, Mika Hijii, Kentarō Shimazu, Mitsuki Koga.
When was Rogue Ninja released and how long is it?
Rogue Ninja was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.