Assassination Orders
暗殺指令
Synopsis
The ronin, Sako Kanbei has to rescue the beautiful Princess Tsubaki from danger while young samurai of the Numata Clan stand up against their corrupt Chief Retainer and evil clan mistress. Kanbei wants to develop his swordsmanship only for himself, he finds that he has been implicated in a crime and must fight for justice in the ultimate battle to redeem his innocence. The swordplay in this film is reminiscent of the Lone Wolf and Cub series with its brutal and extended action sequences and awesome finale. A powerful motion picture about honor, love and cold steel!
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eiichi Kudō
- Screenplay & Story
- Chiaki Watanabe, Seiko Shimura
- Original Score
- Toshiaki Tsushima
- Original Title
- 暗殺指令
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eiichi Kudō
Chiaki Watanabe, Seiko Shimura
Toshiaki Tsushima
Itsuo Ueno
Department Leadership Roster
Eiichi Kudō
Director
Chiaki Watanabe
Screenplay
Itsuo Ueno
Editor
Seiko Shimura
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Assassination Orders
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What is Assassination Orders about?
The ronin, Sako Kanbei has to rescue the beautiful Princess Tsubaki from danger while young samurai of the Numata Clan stand up against their corrupt Chief Retainer and evil clan mistress. Kanbei wants to develop his swordsmanship only for himself, he finds that he has been implicated in a crime and must fight for justice in the ultimate battle to redeem his innocence. The swordplay in this film is reminiscent of the Lone Wolf and Cub series with its brutal and extended action sequences and awesome finale. A powerful motion picture about honor, love and cold steel!
Who directed Assassination Orders?
Assassination Orders was directed by Eiichi Kudō.
Who stars in Assassination Orders?
The principal cast of Assassination Orders includes Hideki Takahashi, Yoshiko Miyazaki, Isao Natsuyagi, Gō Ibuki, Seizō Fukumoto.
When was Assassination Orders released and how long is it?
Assassination Orders was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Assassination Orders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Assassination Orders was composed by Toshiaki Tsushima.