Hiroyuki Sanada and Hiroko Yakushimaru in Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983)

Legend of the Eight Samurai

Original title: Satomi hakken-den
Movie1983• 2h 13m
ActionAdventureDramaFantasyRomance
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Princess Shizu was born under a terrible curse. Only the eight legendary samurai, hailing from across Japan, can protect her from an ancient supernatural clan to fulfill their destinies as foretold by prophecy.

Runtime
2h 13m
Released
1983
Country
Japan

Details

Release year: 1983

Storyline

Princess Shizu was born under a terrible curse. Only the eight legendary samurai, hailing from across Japan, can protect her from an ancient supernatural clan to fulfill their destinies as foretold by prophecy.

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Did you know

• In the public domain on VHS and DVD.

User reviews

⭐ 7/10

No, Shinbei... I am your mother.

👍 10 · 4/21/2012
⭐ 6/10

Charming and Entertaining

👍 7 · 1/19/2009
⭐ 7/10

Colourful, sometimes slow fantasy romp with an incredible climax

👍 1 · 8/16/2016

Technical specs

Sound mix
Dolby Stereo
Aspect ratio
1.85 : 1
Color
Color
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