Assassination Orders

Plot

The ronin, Sako Kanbei has to rescue the beautiful Princess Tsubaki from danger while young samurai of the Numata Clan stand up against their corrupt Chief Retainer and evil clan mistress. Kanbei wants to develop his swordsmanship only for himself, he finds that he has been implicated in a crime and must fight for justice in the ultimate battle to redeem his innocence. The swordplay in this film is reminiscent of the Lone Wolf and Cub series with its brutal and extended action sequences and awesome finale. A powerful motion picture about honor, love and cold steel!

Cast

Hideki Takahashi

Sakoi Kanbei

Yoshiko Miyazaki

Tsubaki

Isao Natsuyagi

Nakatsugawa Shumei

Gō Ibuki

Seizō Fukumoto

Shōki Fukae

Masao Imafuku

Fuyukichi Maki

Tadaichi Kitami