Legend of the Eight Samurai
Princess Shizu is the sole survivor of the Satomi clan after her family is killed by the rival Hikita clan, led by witch-like Lady Tamazusa, who needs the princess's blood to gain immortality. Protecting Shizu from Tamazusa's mystical minions are a band of supernatural samurai led by the one and only Sonny Chiba, in this action-filled mix of martial arts and fantasy.
Year: 1983
Genre: Japanese Cinema, Action
Country: Japan
Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Starring: Sonny Chiba, Sue Shiomi
Duration: 136 Minutes
Rating: R13 - Contains violence and horror scenes.
Subtitles: Yes
Location in store: Foreign (Japan)
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