Baian the Assassin: Showdown (1993)
Original title: 仕掛人 藤枝梅安スペシャル 対決
Baian the Assassin: Showdown is a 1993 Japanese-language movie directed by Haruhiko Mimura, with a running time of 1h 35m. It stars Ken Watanabe, Isao Hashizume and Kunie Tanaka.
Fujieda Baian is admired during the day as a skilled acupuncturist. However, at night, he is a highly skilled assassin, taking on contracts to quietly eliminate those whose existence is deemed toxic to society. Baian's latest target, assigned by his boss Otowa, is Shirakoya Kikuemon, the head of a powerful organization in Osaka. In the past, Baian had been indebted to Shirakoya, but due to a conflict involving the swordsman Kosugi Jūgorō, their relationship has turned adversarial. After his lover is abducted, Shirakoya storms into Edo. With his life now targeted, Baian resolves to confront Shirakoya in a desperate final showdown.
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What is Baian the Assassin: Showdown about?
Fujieda Baian is admired during the day as a skilled acupuncturist. However, at night, he is a highly skilled assassin, taking on contracts to quietly eliminate those whose existence is deemed toxic to society. Baian's latest target, assigned by his boss Otowa, is Shirakoya Kikuemon, the head of a powerful organization in Osaka. In the past, Baian had been indebted to Shirakoya, but due to a conflict involving the swordsman Kosugi Jūgorō, their relationship has turned adversarial. After his lover is abducted, Shirakoya storms into Edo. With his life now targeted, Baian resolves to confront Shirakoya in a desperate final showdown.
When was Baian the Assassin: Showdown released?
Baian the Assassin: Showdown was released on 6 October 1993.
How long is Baian the Assassin: Showdown?
Baian the Assassin: Showdown runs 1h 35m.
Who made Baian the Assassin: Showdown?
Baian the Assassin: Showdown was directed by Haruhiko Mimura.