Assassination Orders (1984)
Original title: 暗殺指令
Assassination Orders is a 1984 Japanese-language action movie directed by Eiichi Kudō, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Hideki Takahashi, Yoshiko Miyazaki and Isao Natsuyagi.
The ronin, Sako Kanbei has to rescue the beautiful Princess Tsubaki from danger while young samurai of the Numata Clan stand up against their corrupt Chief Retainer and evil clan mistress. Kanbei wants to develop his swordsmanship only for himself, he finds that he has been implicated in a crime and must fight for justice in the ultimate battle to redeem his innocence. The swordplay in this film is reminiscent of the Lone Wolf and Cub series with its brutal and extended action sequences and awesome finale. A powerful motion picture about honor, love and cold steel!
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What is Assassination Orders about?
The ronin, Sako Kanbei has to rescue the beautiful Princess Tsubaki from danger while young samurai of the Numata Clan stand up against their corrupt Chief Retainer and evil clan mistress. Kanbei wants to develop his swordsmanship only for himself, he finds that he has been implicated in a crime and must fight for justice in the ultimate battle to redeem his innocence. The swordplay in this film is reminiscent of the Lone Wolf and Cub series with its brutal and extended action sequences and awesome finale. A powerful motion picture about honor, love and cold steel!
When was Assassination Orders released?
Assassination Orders was released on 2 February 1984.
How long is Assassination Orders?
Assassination Orders runs 1h 31m.
Who made Assassination Orders?
Assassination Orders was directed by Eiichi Kudō.