Features: DVD, Japanese, English, Subtitled
Sonny Chiba creates his greatest role as Yagyu Jubei, son of the Shogun's instructor, the strongest swordsman in Japan, in this prequel to the popular TV series. An all-star cast highlights this epic adventure, with appearances by some of the biggest names in Japanese Cinema. The fight sequences are some of the best ever filmed, utilizing the talents of the Japan Action Club (JAC), and the story is drawn from history with many significant references to real people and events.
Editor's Note
This legendary samurai epic stars Sonny Chiba as one of the two sons of the recently deceased instructor of the Shogun. After the death of their father, the two men lock horns in a struggle for the position of power and respect. This film was the prequel to a popular Japanese television series, which features some of the most dramatic samurai action scenes ever lensed. Toshiro Mifune is also included in a cast full of Japanese screen legends.
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