13 Assassins
十三人の刺客
Synopsis
Gathering a band of 13, Inspector General Shmada Shinzaemon sets out on a death-defying journey to cut down the shogun’s half-brother, Matsudaira Naritsugu.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takuji Tominaga
- Screenplay & Story
- Takuji Tominaga, Kaneo Ikegami
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 十三人の刺客
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Toei Studios Kyoto
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takuji Tominaga
Takuji Tominaga, Kaneo Ikegami
Masaru Satō
Department Leadership Roster
Takuji Tominaga
Screenplay
Takuji Tominaga
Director
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Kaneo Ikegami
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Frequently Asked Questions About 13 Assassins
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 13 Assassins about?
Gathering a band of 13, Inspector General Shmada Shinzaemon sets out on a death-defying journey to cut down the shogun’s half-brother, Matsudaira Naritsugu.
Who directed 13 Assassins?
13 Assassins was directed by Takuji Tominaga.
Who stars in 13 Assassins?
The principal cast of 13 Assassins includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Ken Tanaka, Hisako Manda, Ikko Furuya, Masakane Yonekura.
When was 13 Assassins released and how long is it?
13 Assassins was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for 13 Assassins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 13 Assassins was composed by Masaru Satō.