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The Shogun's Samurai

Where:

Kyoto Prefecture Nara Prefecture Shizuoka Prefecture Tokyo Prefecture

When:

The 17th Century

Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu in hopes of gaining him the shogunate despite the stammer and birthmark which undermine his respect. Iemitsu and his brother Tadanaga become bitter rivals for the shogunate, and the land is split into factions, eventually erupting into warfare. Iemitsu's mentor, his fencing instructor Yagyu, is fixated upon securing Iemitsu the shogunate and ends up betraying everyone, even his own family, in pursuit of the goal.

Released in 1978 — 130 minutes

Genres:

Action Drama Adventure

Language:

Japanese