Shogun Assassin
“He whips out his sword and relieves his victims of their heads!!”
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.
Where to watch Shogun Assassin in United States
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Where is Shogun Assassin streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About Shogun Assassin
Shogun Assassin is a 1980 English-language action and adventure film directed by Robert Houston and Kenji Misumi. The cast is led by Tomisaburō Wakayama, Akihiro Tomikawa, Kayo Matsuo. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Shogun Assassin was produced by TOHO, Baby Cart, and Katsu Production and made in Japan and United States of America. It was released on November 11, 1980.
- Director
- Robert Houston, Kenji Misumi
- Writers
- Kazuo Koike, Robert Houston, David Weisman
- Release date
- November 11, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan, United States of America
- Production
- TOHO, Baby Cart, Katsu Production
Shogun Assassin cast & crew
Shogun Assassin was directed by Robert Houston and Kenji Misumi and written by Kazuo Koike, Robert Houston, and David Weisman.
The cast features Tomisaburō Wakayama as Ogami Itto, Akihiro Tomikawa as Daigoro Ogami, Kayo Matsuo as Supreme Ninja, Minoru Ōki as Master of Death, Shin Kishida as Master of Death, and Shogen Nitta as Master of Death.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by W. Michael Lewis and it was produced by Robert Houston and Roger Corman.
Is Shogun Assassin worth watching?
Shogun Assassin holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 193 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and adventure, Shogun Assassin is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shogun Assassin
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Cast of Shogun Assassin
Tomisaburō Wakayama
Ogami Itto
Akihiro Tomikawa
Daigoro Ogami
Kayo Matsuo
Supreme Ninja
Minoru Ōki
Master of Death
Shin Kishida
Master of Death
Shogen Nitta
Master of Death
Reiko Kasahara
Azami
Akiji Kobayashi
Lord Kurogawa
Taketoshi Naitō
Lord Bizen
Tokio Oki
The Shogun
Lamont Johnson
Voice (voice)
Marshall Efron
Voice (voice)
Shogun Assassin — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shogun Assassin in United States?
Shogun Assassin is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Shogun Assassin on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Shogun Assassin is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Shogun Assassin in?
Shogun Assassin is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shogun Assassin?
Shogun Assassin runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Shogun Assassin rated?
It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 193 ratings.
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