The Great Killing (1964)
Original title: 大殺陣
The Great Killing is a 1964 Japanese-language action movie directed by Eiichi Kudō, with a running time of 1h 58m. It stars Tōru Abe, Mikijiro Hira and Yoshio Inaba.
A cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate in the 17th century. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shogun's brother Tsunashige, the next Shogun. The best strategist in Japan, Yamaga, leads a plot to stop the Elder, but his cabal is betrayed and most of the conspirators are captured and tortured.
Quick answers
What is The Great Killing about?
A cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate in the 17th century. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shogun's brother Tsunashige, the next Shogun. The best strategist in Japan, Yamaga, leads a plot to stop the Elder, but his cabal is betrayed and most of the conspirators are captured and tortured.
When was The Great Killing released?
The Great Killing was released on 3 June 1964.
How long is The Great Killing?
The Great Killing runs 1h 58m.
Who made The Great Killing?
The Great Killing was directed by Eiichi Kudō.
Where can I watch The Great Killing?
The Great Killing is available on ARROW, Cineverse, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Where to watch The Great Killing
Stream: ARROW
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