Legend of the Eight Samurai (1984)
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As might be gathered from its title, The Legend of the Eight Samurai is set in feudal Japan. Princess Hiroku Yokoshimaru's family is wiped out, along with her bodyguards. All that stands between the princess and certain death is an inexperienced young samurai played by martial-arts expert Sonny Chiba. Armed with little more than determination, Chiba must battle an octet of phantom warriors, a witch, and a killer centipede! The Legend of the Eight Samurai is as good as anything else of its type, sometimes a little better. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Sonny Chiba, Hiroku Yokoshimaru, (more)
- Director(s):
- Haruki Kadokawa, Kinji Fukasaku, (more)
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Legend of the Eight Samurai
As might be gathered from its title, The Legend of the Eight Samurai is set in feudal Japan. Princess Hiroku Yokoshimaru's family is wiped out, along with her bodyguards. All that stands between the princess and certain death is an inexperienced young samurai played by martial-arts expert Sonny Chiba. Armed with little more than determination, Chiba must battle an octet of phantom warriors, a witch, and a killer centipede! The Legend of the Eight Samurai is as good as anything else of its type, sometimes a little better. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 130 mins
Complete Cast of Legend of the Eight Samurai
- Sonny Chiba - Dosetsu
- Hiroyuki Sanada - Shinbee
- Hiroku Yokoshimaru - Princess Shizuhime
- Director(s):
- Haruki Kadokawa, Kinji Fukasaku
- Producer(s):
- Haruki Kadokawa
- Categories:
- Action / Adventure
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