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Director: Takashi Miike
Actors: Koji Yakusho, Takayuki Yamada, Yûsuke Iseya
PlotIn the era of feudal Japan, a ruthless and sadistic lord named Naritsugu threatens the peace and stability of the nation. He is protected by his loyal samurai, but his cruel actions, including rape and murder, send shockwaves through the samurai community. The Shogunate, recognizing the danger Naritsugu poses, covertly hires a seasoned samurai, Shimada Shinzaemon, to assassinate him. Shinzaemon accepts the mission and begins assembling a team of skilled warriors for the daunting task. He gathers twelve brave samurai, each possessing unique and formidable combat skills, to carry out this near-impossible mission.
The group devises an audacious plan to ambush Naritsugu on his journey back to the capital. They prepare an entire village to become an intricate trap, turning it into a battleground. The team knows they are outnumbered and face overwhelming odds, but their resolve remains unshaken. As Naritsugu and his entourage arrive, the trap is sprung, setting off a brutal and intense confrontation. The ensuing battle sees the thirteen assassins pitting their honor, courage, and martial prowess against Naritsugu's heavily armed forces, leading to a series of fierce and strategically complex skirmishes that test their limits.
Writers: Kaneo Ikegami, Shoichirou Ikemiya, Daisuke Tengan
Release Date: 25 Sep 2010
Runtime: 141 min
Rating: R
Country: Japan, United Kingdom
Language: Japanese
13 Assassins delivers an outstanding samurai action experience, enhanced by exceptional Blu-ray video and audio quality—highly recommended for true action fans.
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