Shingo's Ten Duels (1990)
Original title: 新吾十番勝負
Shingo's Ten Duels is a 1990 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Hitoshi Ōzu, with a running time of 2h 25m. It stars Yuko Asano, Sonny Chiba and Kimiko Ikegami.
The classic tale of the shogun's illegitimate son Aoi Shingo is told in three parts as he strives to become the greatest fencer in Japan, while his father Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune seeks to reunite with his lost son. When the secrets of Shingo's birth are revealed to him, it sets off a series of events that bring him to cross swords with members of the shogun's inner circle in a series of duels that could change the destiny of Japan.
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What is Shingo's Ten Duels about?
The classic tale of the shogun's illegitimate son Aoi Shingo is told in three parts as he strives to become the greatest fencer in Japan, while his father Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune seeks to reunite with his lost son. When the secrets of Shingo's birth are revealed to him, it sets off a series of events that bring him to cross swords with members of the shogun's inner circle in a series of duels that could change the destiny of Japan.
When was Shingo's Ten Duels released?
Shingo's Ten Duels was released on 1 January 1990.
How long is Shingo's Ten Duels?
Shingo's Ten Duels runs 2h 25m.
Who made Shingo's Ten Duels?
Shingo's Ten Duels was directed by Hitoshi Ōzu.