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The poster features a determined samurai with a sword raised, surrounded by intense red flames and smoke, suggesting a dramatic confrontation. Below him, a smaller figure appears to be trapped or defeated, emphasizing the conflict. The bold, fiery red title "Shogun Assassin" dominates the bottom,...

Shogun Assassin

1980 · Movie · 85 min· Updated May 2026
⭐6.9
🍅82%

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🌐English,Japanese· Originally English
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A Shogun who grew paranoid as he became senile sent his ninjas to kill his samurai. They failed but did kill the samurai’s wife. The samurai swore to avenge the death of his wife and roams the countryside with his toddler son in search of vengeance.

Shogun Assassin is a film that explores themes of revenge, ninja, female ninja. It also touches on shogun.

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Robert Houston, Kenji Misumi

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Tomisaburō Wakayama, Akihiro Tomikawa, Kayo Matsuo, Minoru Ōki, Shin Kishida, Shogen Nitta, Reiko Kasahara, Akiji Kobayashi, Taketoshi Naitō, Tokio Oki

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The poster features a determined samurai with a sword raised, surrounded by intense red flames and smoke, suggesting a dramatic confrontation. Below him, a smaller figure appears to be trapped or defeated, emphasizing the conflict. The bold, fiery red title "Shogun Assassin" dominates the bottom,...

Shogun Assassin

1980•⭐ 6.9•85 min•Updated May 2026
🌐English,Japanese· Originally English

You can stream Shogun Assassin (1980) on Criterion Channel with a subscription.

Rated:R
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6.9/10

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RT Critics

82%

A Shogun who grew paranoid as he became senile sent his ninjas to kill his samurai. They failed but did kill the samurai’s wife. The samurai swore to avenge the death of his wife and roams the countryside with his toddler son in search of vengeance.

Shogun Assassin is a film that explores themes of revenge, ninja, female ninja. It also touches on shogun.

Directors

Robert Houston, Kenji Misumi

Cast

Tomisaburō Wakayama, Akihiro Tomikawa, Kayo Matsuo, Minoru Ōki, Shin Kishida, Shogen Nitta, Reiko Kasahara, Akiji Kobayashi, Taketoshi Naitō, Tokio Oki

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