The Shogun Assassins (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1979, The Shogun Assassins is an action and drama film directed by Sadao Nakajima, running about 148 minutes.
What it’s about. This is a film about a real person. Sanada Yukimura fought a war against Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Who’s in it. The Shogun Assassins stars Hiroki Matsukata as Sanada Yukimura, Minori Terada as Kirigakure Saizo, Teruhiko Aoi as Sarutobi Sasuke and Guts Ishimatsu as Unno Rokuro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Shogun Assassins has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shogun Assassins page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shogun Assassins 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 The Shogun Assassins (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shogun Assassins change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Shogun Assassins worth watching?
- The Shogun Assassins holds an audience score of 5.0 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 The Shogun Assassins?
- The Shogun Assassins stars Hiroki Matsukata, Minori Terada, Teruhiko Aoi, Guts Ishimatsu and Kinnosuke Nakamura.