Legend of the Eight Samurai
Directed by: Kinji Fukasaku
Cast: Hiroko Yakushimaru, Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba
The story follows Shizu-hime (Hiroko Yakushimaru), her family slain and on the run from her enemies. As the escapes she is found by the vagabond Shinbei (Hiroyuki Sanada), before being rescued from her pursuers by Dôsetsu (Sonny Chiba).
He tells her the legend of a curse on her family, and of eight beads that identify eight dog-warriors who can lift it, of which he and his companion are two.
To defeat the evil queen Tamazusa (Mari Natsuki) who killed her family, they must find all eight. But Shinbei hears of Shizu-hime's identity, and vows to collect the reward for capturing her.
Remastered Print
1983 Color Widescreen 136 Min.
Japanese with English Subtitles
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