The Great Shogunate Battle (1991)
Original title: 江戸城大乱
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The early days of the Tokugawa shogunate are brought to light in this exciting historical tale of broken vows and violent swordplay. In an ambush reminiscent of Miike’s 13 Assassins, although pre-dating that incident by 160 years, the heir to the shogun’s seat is brutally cut down by those who hope to install the emperor’s 5th son as military leader of the nation.
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Hiroki Matsukata
Yukiyo Toake
Shinobu Sakagami
Tomokazu MiuraMayumi Ômura
Takeshi Katō
Tetsuro Tamba
Nobuo KanekoMovie DNA
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What is The Great Shogunate Battle about?
The early days of the Tokugawa shogunate are brought to light in this exciting historical tale of broken vows and violent swordplay. In an ambush reminiscent of Miike’s 13 Assassins, although pre-dating that incident by 160 years, the heir to the shogun’s seat is brutally cut down by those who hope to install the emperor’s 5th son as military leader of the nation.
How long is The Great Shogunate Battle?
The Great Shogunate Battle has a runtime of 113 minutes.