Shogun's Ninja (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1980, Shogun's Ninja is an action and adventure film directed by Norifumi Suzuki, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. In the middle of the 16th century, Hideyoshi, a power hungry warlord sets out to destroy the Momochi clan. He sends his war commander in search of the clan's hidden gold only to find that two daggers are the key to the hiding place of the treasured gold. Spanning decades, the quest for the missing daggers takes Shiranui through war and ancient tradition.
Who’s in it. Shogun's Ninja stars Hiroyuki Sanada as Momochi Takamaru, Sonny Chiba as Shiranui Shogen, Etsuko Shihomi as Ai-Lian and Yuki Ninagawa as Otsu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Shogun's Ninja has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shogun's Ninja page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shogun's Ninja 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 Shogun's Ninja (1980)?
- In US, Shogun's Ninja is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shogun's Ninja worth watching?
- Shogun's Ninja holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shogun's Ninja?
- Shogun's Ninja stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba, Etsuko Shihomi, Yuki Ninagawa and Isao Natsuyagi.
- When was Shogun's Ninja released?
- Shogun's Ninja was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.