2 Movies Starring Etsuko Shihomi

Legend of Eight Samurai

Legend of Eight Samurai

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1983-12-10

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

133 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (687 Reviews)

Director:

Kinji Fukasaku

Fullplot:

Eight mysterious crystals from the body of a long-dead princess now identify the eight samurai who are destined to help a beautiful young princess overcome a curse on her family. They go against an evil queen who bathes in blood to retain her youthfulness. The queen and her son live in a castle protected by many monsters and goblins and assorted apparitions, including giant flying snakes. Many swords, lots of sorcery and plenty of blood.

Legend of Eight Samurai

Legend of Eight Samurai

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1983-12-10

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

133 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.6 (688 Reviews)

Director:

Kinji Fukasaku

Fullplot:

Eight mysterious crystals from the body of a long-dead princess now identify the eight samurai who are destined to help a beautiful young princess overcome a curse on her family. They go against an evil queen who bathes in blood to retain her youthfulness. The queen and her son live in a castle protected by many monsters and goblins and assorted apparitions, including giant flying snakes. Many swords, lots of sorcery and plenty of blood.

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