Shadow Hunters
影狩り
Synopsis
In the middle of the Edo period, when the finances of the shogunate were in a desperate situation, the shogunate sent its shadow spies to each clan, who secretly planned the abolition of the clans and the seizure of their territories. The Inami clan has mastered the essence of making weapons, thus breaking the law. To protect the clan, its elders hire three "Shadow Hunters"... TV movie based on the popular manga by Takao Saito.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keiichirō Yoshida
- Screenplay & Story
- Motomu Furuta
- Original Title
- 影狩り
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Fuji Television Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keiichirō Yoshida
Motomu Furuta, Takao Saito
Department Leadership Roster
Motomu Furuta
Screenplay
Keiichirō Yoshida
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow Hunters
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What is Shadow Hunters about?
In the middle of the Edo period, when the finances of the shogunate were in a desperate situation, the shogunate sent its shadow spies to each clan, who secretly planned the abolition of the clans and the seizure of their territories. The Inami clan has mastered the essence of making weapons, thus breaking the law. To protect the clan, its elders hire three "Shadow Hunters"... TV movie based on the popular manga by Takao Saito.
Who directed Shadow Hunters?
Shadow Hunters was directed by Keiichirō Yoshida.
Who stars in Shadow Hunters?
The principal cast of Shadow Hunters includes Hiroaki Murakami, Takeo Chii, Renji Ishibashi, Shinjirō Ehara, Hiroyuki Nagato.
When was Shadow Hunters released and how long is it?
Shadow Hunters was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Is Shadow Hunters based on a book or true story?
Shadow Hunters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Takao Saito".