Legend of the Eight Samurai
里見八犬伝
Synopsis
The evil Hikita clan rises from the dead to fulfill a curse on the Satomi clan by restoring the face of their warlord by using the skin of Princess Shizu. In the process of trying to capture her, the clan murders her entire family, but Princess Shizu escapes their clutches. She enlists the aid of eight samurai warriors, possessors of powerful magic crystal, led by Dosetsu (Sonny Chiba!) to help rescue the remaining members of her court and revenge her family. Along the way, they must fight undead warriors, evil spirits, poisonous beauties and a giant centipede.
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Masters of Cinema Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-21
Top Cast
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Hiroko Yakushimaru
Princess Shizu
Hiroyuki Sanada
Inue Shinbei Masashi
Sonny Chiba
Inuyama Dosetsu Tadatomo
Minori Terada
Inumura Daikaku Masanori
Masaki Kyomoto
Inuzuka Shino Moritaka
Etsuko Shihomi
Inusaka Keno Tanetomo
Takuya Fukuhara
Inukawa Sosuke Yoshito
Shunsuke Kariya
Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori
Kenji Ohba
Inukai Genpachi Nobufuchi
Keiko Matsuzaka
Princess Fuse (voice)
Mari Natsuki
Tamazusa
Yūki Meguro
Hikita Gonnokami Motofuji
Nagare Hagiwara
Yonosuke
Mamako Yoneyama
Funamushi
Akira Shioji
Genjin
Akira Hamada
Akushiro
Tatsuo Endō
Hikiroku
Seizō Fukumoto
Retainer B
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Screenplay & Story
- Kinji Fukasaku, Toshio Kamata
- Original Score
- Masahide Sakuma, Joey Carbone, Toshio Kihara, Yukio Aizawa, Hiroyuki Namba, Richie Zito
- Original Title
- 里見八犬伝
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company, KADOKAWA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kinji Fukasaku
Kinji Fukasaku, Toshio Kamata
Masahide Sakuma, Joey Carbone, Toshio Kihara, Yukio Aizawa, Hiroyuki Namba, Richie Zito
Seizō Sengen
Hiroshi Sugawara, Haruki Kadokawa
Department Leadership Roster
Kinji Fukasaku
Director
Seizō Sengen
Director of Photography
Tsutomu Imamura
Production Design
Masahide Sakuma
Original Music Composer
Joey Carbone
Original Music Composer
Kinji Fukasaku
Screenplay
Toshio Kamata
Screenplay
Hiroshi Sugawara
Producer
Haruki Kadokawa
Producer
Hiroo Minami
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legend of the Eight Samurai
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What is Legend of the Eight Samurai about?
The evil Hikita clan rises from the dead to fulfill a curse on the Satomi clan by restoring the face of their warlord by using the skin of Princess Shizu. In the process of trying to capture her, the clan murders her entire family, but Princess Shizu escapes their clutches. She enlists the aid of eight samurai warriors, possessors of powerful magic crystal, led by Dosetsu (Sonny Chiba!) to help rescue the remaining members of her court and revenge her family. Along the way, they must fight undead warriors, evil spirits, poisonous beauties and a giant centipede.
Who directed Legend of the Eight Samurai?
Legend of the Eight Samurai was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
Who stars in Legend of the Eight Samurai?
The principal cast of Legend of the Eight Samurai includes Hiroko Yakushimaru, Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba, Minori Terada, Masaki Kyomoto.
When was Legend of the Eight Samurai released and how long is it?
Legend of the Eight Samurai was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Legend of the Eight Samurai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Legend of the Eight Samurai was composed by Masahide Sakuma, Joey Carbone, Toshio Kihara, Yukio Aizawa, Hiroyuki Namba, Richie Zito.
Is Legend of the Eight Samurai based on a book or true story?
Legend of the Eight Samurai is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Toshio Kamata".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Legend of the Eight Samurai?
Legend of the Eight Samurai holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).