About this movie
The evil Hikita clan rises from the dead to fulfill a curse on the Satomi clan by restoring the face of their warlord by using the skin of Princess Shizu. In the process of trying to capture her, the clan murders her entire family, but Princess Shizu escapes their clutches. She enlists the aid of eight samurai warriors, possessors of powerful magic crystal, led by Dosetsu (Sonny Chiba!) to help rescue the remaining members of her court and revenge her family. Along the way, they must fight undead warriors, evil spirits, poisonous beauties and a giant centipede.
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Quick facts
Year
1983
Runtime
2h 13m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 5.8/10
Votes
34
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Director
Language
JA
Cast
🎭 Fantasy
🎭 Adventure
🎭 Action
🎬 Kinji Fukasaku
👤 Hiroko Yakushimaru
👤 Hiroyuki Sanada
👤 Sonny Chiba
princess
samurai
bow and arrow
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Questions about Legend of the Eight Samurai
How long is Legend of the Eight Samurai?
Legend of the Eight Samurai has a runtime of 2h 13m (2 hours and 13 minutes).
Who directed Legend of the Eight Samurai?
Legend of the Eight Samurai was directed by Kinji Fukasaku and released in 1983.
What genre is Legend of the Eight Samurai?
Legend of the Eight Samurai is a Fantasy, Adventure, Action film (1983).
Who stars in Legend of the Eight Samurai?
The cast of Legend of the Eight Samurai includes Hiroko Yakushimaru, Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba, Minori Terada, Masaki Kyomoto.
What is the TMDB rating for Legend of the Eight Samurai?
Legend of the Eight Samurai has a TMDB rating of 5.8/10 based on 34 votes.
