13 Assassins (2010)

Other name: 十三人の刺客, Juusan-nin no Shikaku, 13 Nin no Shikaku

Description:

In the final days of Japan's feudal era, a sadistic lord threatens the peace of the nation as he rises to power. To prevent him from ascending to a position that could destroy the country, a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted for a perilous mission. Directed by cult filmmaker Takeshi Miike, 13 Assassins is a bravado period action film that follows these masterless warriors as they plan a daring ambush. Facing a massive army protecting the tyrannical leader, the brave swordsmen must rely on strategy, traps, and absolute loyalty to execute their deadly plot. As the ultimate showdown approaches, the group prepares for a bloody battle where survival is unlikely, but honor is guaranteed. Experience a masterclass in samurai cinema filled with intense swordplay and cinematic suspense.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2010

Genre:Action; Drama; Historical; Mature