Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron

Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron

1978 · 163 min · JA · 6.1 (23 votes)
Dir. Hideo Gosha · Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Shima Iwashita, Matsumoto Hakuō II, Takashi Yamaguchi, Tetsuro Tamba, Keiko Matsuzaka · Music Toshiaki Tsushima
ActionAdventureDrama

Kumokiri Nizaemon, a former samurai warrior, has abandoned his class to become the leader of a gang of thieves. He leads his outlaws in an attempt to rob the castle of his former clan.

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This is a sweeping, intense jidaigeki that plunges you into a world of conflicted loyalties and high-stakes action. Expect a gritty, propulsive experience with a dramatic edge, showcasing classic samurai film aesthetics and thrilling, honor-bound confrontations.

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