
Assassination Orders
Action · History · TV Movie
Overview
The ronin, Sako Kanbei has to rescue the beautiful Princess Tsubaki from danger while young samurai of the Numata Clan stand up against their corrupt Chief Retainer and evil clan mistress. Kanbei wants to develop his swordsmanship only for himself, he finds that he has been implicated in a crime and must fight for justice in the ultimate battle to redeem his innocence. The swordplay in this film is reminiscent of the Lone Wolf and Cub series with its brutal and extended action sequences and awesome finale. A powerful motion picture about honor, love and cold steel!
Top Cast


Hideki Takahashi
Hideki Takahashi
Sakoi Kanbei
Hideki Takahashi
Sakoi Kanbei


Yoshiko Miyazaki
Yoshiko Miyazaki
Tsubaki
Yoshiko Miyazaki
Tsubaki


Isao Natsuyagi
Isao Natsuyagi
Nakatsugawa Shumei
Isao Natsuyagi
Nakatsugawa Shumei


Gō Ibuki
Gō Ibuki
Gō Ibuki


Seizō Fukumoto
Seizō Fukumoto
Seizō Fukumoto


Shōki Fukae
Shōki Fukae
Shōki Fukae


Masao Imafuku
Masao Imafuku
Masao Imafuku
Fuyukichi Maki
Fuyukichi Maki
Fuyukichi Maki
Tadaichi Kitami
Tadaichi Kitami
Tadaichi Kitami
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