Samurai Assassin (1965). Lots and lots of dialogue, so get out your reading glasses. This was set just before the Shogunate fell. Ironic that these Samurai were conspiring to bring down a political system that was repponsible for their livelihood, after which of course their status and way of life was drastically reduced. Mifune delivers yet another great performance of an over ambitious Samurai wannabe. Great story, intrigue, and even a love tale gone horribly awry. Ashe.
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