Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege (1964): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1964, Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege is an action, drama and history film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. [Period covered: 1614-1615] 4th film in the shinobi no mono series Tokugawa Ieyasu is now the ruler of all Japan. But one last loose thread must be tied up before his domination is complete -- the destruction of the Toyotomi clan, now beseiged in Osaka castle. Ieyasu's ninja are the only ones who can penetrate the fortress, but unfortunately for Ieyasu, Kirigakure Saizo (Ichikawa) and the other Toyotomi ninja can just as easily get out. As armies of samurai maneuver for battle, the fate of the nation will be decided by a desperate struggle in the dark!

Who’s in it. Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege stars Raizō Ichikawa as Saizo Kirigakure, Midori Isomura as Akane, Ganjirô Nakamura I as Ieyasu Tokugawa and Jun'ichirō Narita, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shinobi no Mono 4: Siege tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.