Female Ninja Magic (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1964, Female Ninja Magic is an action and drama film directed by Sadao Nakajima, running about 88 minutes. “Female Ninja vs. Male Ninja, Senhime v. Ieyasu, who is obsessed with winning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Osaka during the Edo period, ruler Sanada Yukimura was in losing position, fearing Toyotomi's blood descendents would end, he impregnates one of five Shinano female ninja with the seed of Toyotomi Hideyoshi in hopes of continuing the bloodline. Princess Sen and the five female ninja escape from Osaka castle by blending in with the handmaidens. Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu who was supposed to rule all under the heavens was informed of this secret. So Ieyasu orders five samurai of the Iga Ninja clan (brought by Hattori Hanzo) to stop the Toyotomi bloodline by killing the Kunoichi ninja. An attack of ninja magic arts unfolds in a battle of the sexes.
Who’s in it. Female Ninja Magic stars Yumiko Nogawa as Princess Sen, Sanae Nakahara as Oyui, Yuriko Mishima as Oyo and Mari Yoshimura as Omayu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Female Ninja Magic 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 Female Ninja Magic page.
If you liked it. Fans of Female Ninja Magic 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.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Female Ninja Magic (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Female Ninja Magic change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Female Ninja Magic worth watching?
- Female Ninja Magic holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Female Ninja Magic?
- Female Ninja Magic stars Yumiko Nogawa, Sanae Nakahara, Yuriko Mishima, Mari Yoshimura and Kyōsuke Machida.
- When was Female Ninja Magic released?
- Female Ninja Magic was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.