Baian the Assassin: Showdown
仕掛人 藤枝梅安スペシャル 対決
Synopsis
Fujieda Baian is admired during the day as a skilled acupuncturist. However, at night, he is a highly skilled assassin, taking on contracts to quietly eliminate those whose existence is deemed toxic to society. Baian's latest target, assigned by his boss Otowa, is Shirakoya Kikuemon, the head of a powerful organization in Osaka. In the past, Baian had been indebted to Shirakoya, but due to a conflict involving the swordsman Kosugi Jūgorō, their relationship has turned adversarial. After his lover is abducted, Shirakoya storms into Edo. With his life now targeted, Baian resolves to confront Shirakoya in a desperate final showdown.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haruhiko Mimura
- Screenplay & Story
- Tetsurô Abe
- Original Score
- Nobuyuki Sakuraba
- Original Title
- 仕掛人 藤枝梅安スペシャル 対決
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haruhiko Mimura
Tetsurô Abe, Shotaro Ikenami
Nobuyuki Sakuraba
Department Leadership Roster
Tetsurô Abe
Screenplay
Haruhiko Mimura
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What is Baian the Assassin: Showdown about?
Fujieda Baian is admired during the day as a skilled acupuncturist. However, at night, he is a highly skilled assassin, taking on contracts to quietly eliminate those whose existence is deemed toxic to society. Baian's latest target, assigned by his boss Otowa, is Shirakoya Kikuemon, the head of a powerful organization in Osaka. In the past, Baian had been indebted to Shirakoya, but due to a conflict involving the swordsman Kosugi Jūgorō, their relationship has turned adversarial. After his lover is abducted, Shirakoya storms into Edo. With his life now targeted, Baian resolves to confront Shirakoya in a desperate final showdown.
Who directed Baian the Assassin: Showdown?
Baian the Assassin: Showdown was directed by Haruhiko Mimura.
Who stars in Baian the Assassin: Showdown?
The principal cast of Baian the Assassin: Showdown includes Ken Watanabe, Isao Hashizume, Kunie Tanaka, Mikijiro Hira, Jun Miho.
When was Baian the Assassin: Showdown released and how long is it?
Baian the Assassin: Showdown was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Baian the Assassin: Showdown?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baian the Assassin: Showdown was composed by Nobuyuki Sakuraba.