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The Great Killing (1964)

"Heaven has no swords."

7.519641h 58mJA
ActionDrama

Directed by Eiichi Kudō

Rating

7.5/10

Runtime

1h 58m

Language

JA

Release

June 3, 1964

Director

Eiichi Kudō

Official Trailer

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Overview

A cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate in the 17th century. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shogun's brother Tsunashige, the next Shogun. The best strategist in Japan...

Cast

Tōru Abe

Tōru Abe

Mikijiro Hira

Mikijiro Hira

Yoshio Inaba

Yoshio Inaba

Chiezo Kataoka

Chiezo Kataoka

Chōichirō Kawarasaki

Chōichirō Kawarasaki

Nami Munakata

Nami Munakata

Kōtarō Satomi

Kōtarō Satomi

Minoru Ōki

Minoru Ōki

Shirō Ōsaka

Shirō Ōsaka

Hideo Sunazuka

Hideo Sunazuka

Rinichi Yamamoto

Rinichi Yamamoto

Kōshirō Harada

Kōshirō Harada

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Great Killing (1964), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate in the 17th century. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shogun's brother Tsunashige, the next Shogun. The best strategist in Japan, Yamaga, leads a plot to stop the Elder, but his cabal is betrayed and most of the conspirators are captured and tortured.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Great Killing. 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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