The Legend of Zipang (1990) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1990, The Legend of Zipang is an action, fantastique and aventure film directed by Kaizo Hayashi, running about 119 minutes.

What it’s about. Jigoku-gokuraku-maru is a samurai on the run. One bounty hunter hoping to collect the sizeable reward is Teppo Oyuri, a comely lass who is an ace shot with her pearl-laden pistol. Before she can set her sights on Jigoku-gokuraku-maru, he is attacked by a hoard of sword-wielding thugs also hoping to collect the reward. He dispatches them with bloody aplomb. Later, Jigoku-gokuraku- maru and Teppo Oyuri -- who has fallen for the master swordsman in spite of herself -- ventures to Zipingu -- the Land of Gold -- in search of a magical gold sword.

Who’s in it. The Legend of Zipang stars Masahiro Takashima as Jigoku-gokuraku-maru, Narumi Yasuda as Teppō o Yuri, Shiro Sano as Bunshichi and Yukio Yamato as Hattori Hanzo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Legend of Zipang 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 Legend of Zipang page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Legend of Zipang tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.