忍術御前試合 (1957): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1957, 忍術御前試合 is an action, fantasy, drama and abenteuer film directed by Tadashi Sawashima, running about 63 minutes.

What it’s about. During the Age Of Wars (Sengoku Era), Tokugawa Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideyoshi are vying for power and each uses their secret weapons in order to try and defeat the other. Momochi Sandayu of the Iga, along with his disciple Ishikawa Goemon are ordered by Ieyasu to assassinate Hideyoshi and get the blueprints for the hidden fortress within Osaka Castle. Meanwhile the Koga group organizes to try and defend the castle for the peace of the nation. Beating off every trick from Sandayu, Torawakamaru protects the drawing, and when Ieyasu figures out a way to hold a match between Koga and Iga the two masters fight the greatest ninja battle ever held. The effects are truly spectacular in this classic ninja film from Toei.

Who’s in it. 忍術御前試合 stars Sentarô Fushimi as Tozawa Torawakamaru, Koinosuke Onoe as Yamashiro Dairikimaru, Motoharu Ueki as Ishikawa Goroichi and Hiroshi Yamate as Toyotomi Hideyori, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, 忍術御前試合 has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 忍術御前試合 page.

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