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Kill! (1968)

"Behold the best of Seven Samurai, Yojimbo, and Sanjuro all in one film."

6.919681h 54mJA
ActionComedy

Directed by Kihachi Okamoto

Rating

6.9/10

Runtime

1h 54m

Language

JA

Release

June 22, 1968

Director

Kihachi Okamoto

Overview

A pair of down-on-their-luck swordsmen arrive in a dusty, windblown town, where they become involved in a local clan dispute. One, previously a farmer, longs to become a noble samurai. The other, a former samurai haunted by his past, prefers living anonymously with gangsters. But when both men disco...

Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai

Tatsuya Nakadai

Genta

Etsushi Takahashi

Etsushi Takahashi

Hanji (Hanjiro Tabata)

Yuriko Hoshi

Yuriko Hoshi

Chino Kajii

Tadao Nakamaru

Tadao Nakamaru

Magobei Shôda

Akira Kubo

Akira Kubo

Monnosuke Takei

Shigeru Kōyama

Shigeru Kōyama

Tamiya Ayuzawa

Eijirō Tōno

Eijirō Tōno

Hyogo Moriuchi

Shin Kishida

Shin Kishida

Jurota Arao

Atsuo Nakamura

Atsuo Nakamura

Tetsutaro

Nami Tamura

Nami Tamura

Hideyo Amamoto

Hideyo Amamoto

Gendayu Shimada

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Shinroku Matsuo

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Kill! (1968), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A pair of down-on-their-luck swordsmen arrive in a dusty, windblown town, where they become involved in a local clan dispute. One, previously a farmer, longs to become a noble samurai. The other, a former samurai haunted by his past, prefers living anonymously with gangsters. But when both men discover the wrongdoings of the nefarious clan leader, they side with a band of rebels who are under siege at a remote mountain cabin.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Kill!. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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