Swordsman For Hire

Swordsman For Hire

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1989-05-10

After witnessing his chief retainer’s plot to murder their lord, Matahachiro fled to lose himself in Edo’s crowded streets. By day he sells his sword skills to the highest bidder. By night he fights for his life against deadly swordsmen his clan sends to silence him. His samurai spirit is at its lowest ebb, his only solace a lovely female ninja, his paramour and potentially his deadly enemy. But as Edo witnesses the unfolding of the legendary vendetta of 47 Ronin, sworn to avenge Lord Asano against the treacherous Kira, Matahachiro’s small role in their noble quest will revive his bushido ideals. Sword in hand, he will seek his own bloody justice!

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Swordsman For Hire

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After witnessing his chief retainer’s plot to murder their lord, Matahachiro fled to lose himself in Edo’s crowded streets. By day he sells his sword skills to the highest bidder. By night he fights for his life against deadly swordsmen his clan sends to silence him. His samurai spirit is at its lowest ebb, his only solace a lovely female ninja, his paramour and potentially his deadly enemy. But as Edo witnesses the unfolding of the legendary vendetta of 47 Ronin, sworn to avenge Lord Asano against the treacherous Kira, Matahachiro’s small role in their noble quest will revive his bushido ideals. Sword in hand, he will seek his own bloody justice!

Released

1989-05-10

Runtime

88

Director

Hitoshi Ōzu

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Language

日本語

Production

Nippon Television Network Corporation

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    Ryotaro Sugi

    杉良太郎
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    Raita Ryu

    竜雷太
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    Akiko Kana

    佳那晃子
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    Hajime Hana

    ハナ肇
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    Hirotaro Honda

    本田博太郎
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    Reiko Nakamura

    中村れい子
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    Taro Ishida

    石田太郎