2 Movies Starring Shiho Fujimura

Ninja, a Band of Assassins

Ninja, a Band of Assassins

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1962-12-01

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

104 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (382 Reviews)

Director:

Satsuo Yamamoto

Genres:

ActionDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Tomoyoshi Murayama (novel)

Hajime Takaiwa

Fullplot:

Ishikawa Goemon (Ichikawa Raizo), a talented young ninja, becomes ensnared in a twisted scheme to assassinate Oda Nobunaga, an evil warlord bent on ruling feudal Japan with an iron fist. Deceit, treachery, and entire gangs of enemy ninja lurk around every corner as Goemon travels the countryside to complete his task, win back his honor, and save his skin!

Zatoichi's Cane-sword

Zatoichi's Cane-sword

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1967-01-03

Languages:

Japanese

Countries:

Japan

Runtime:

93 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

7.7 (607 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Ryèzè Kasahara

Kan Shimozawa (story)

Fullplot:

Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next....

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