Ninja Killers
忍法破り必殺
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Meijirō Umetsu
- Screenplay & Story
- Minoru Inuzuka
- Original Score
- Hiroya Abe
- Original Title
- 忍法破り必殺
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Meijirō Umetsu
Minoru Inuzuka
Hiroya Abe
Shozo Kotsuji
Kazuo Ôta
Department Leadership Roster
Meijirō Umetsu
Director
Shozo Kotsuji
Director of Photography
Kazuo Ôta
Editor
Minoru Inuzuka
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ninja Killers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ninja Killers about?
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!
Who directed Ninja Killers?
Ninja Killers was directed by Meijirō Umetsu.
Who stars in Ninja Killers?
The principal cast of Ninja Killers includes Tetsuro Tamba, Isamu Nagato, Muga Takewaki, Koichi Ose, Kanako Michi.
When was Ninja Killers released and how long is it?
Ninja Killers was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Ninja Killers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ninja Killers was composed by Hiroya Abe.