Shogun Assassin with Tomisaburo Wakayama: DVD Cover
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Shogun Assassin Director: Robert Houston, Kenji Misumi, David Weisman Cast: Tomisaburo Wakayama, Masahiro Tomikawa, Kayo Matsuo

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  • DVD Release Date: 07/11/2006
  • Original Release: 1980
  • Rating: Rated R
  • Sales Rank: 15,583

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Program notes; Daigoro's history lesson; Restoration gallery; Original theatrical trailers

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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Shogun Assassin
1. My Dad [5:15]
2. A Bad Memory [:58]
3. My Choice [2:19]
4. Our Third Choice [1:59]
5. The Shogun [:57]
6. In the Wheat [1:31]
7. Checking In [2:30]
8. A Warm Bath [2:41]
9. Another Memory [1:16]
10. In the Water [1:19]
11. Female Ninja [3:46]
12. Signs in the Snow [3:53]
13. Dad's Mission [2:23]
14. Keeping Count [2:13]
15. Deadly Radishes [1:48]
16. The Supreme Ninja [1:35]
17. In the Forest [3:06]
18. Taking a Rest [1:31]
2. Their New Plan [1:00]
20. Helping Dad [2:10]
21. Nightfall [8:08]
22. On the Boat [4:57]
23. Below Deck [3:33]
24. The Fire [3:28]
25. Staying Warm [5:15]
26. She Failed [1:00]
27. The Rebel Ambush [4:42]
28. Masters of Death [3:36]
29. The Shogun's Brother [1:40]
30. End Credits [4:11]

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Editorial Reviews

More a "greatest hits" movie than an actual stand-alone film of its own, Shogun Assassin is the delirious hybrid of two episodes of the popular Baby Cart series dubbed into English and fused together into a hyper-violent bloodbath ballet that's sure to entertain the samurai-film enthusiast with a strong stomach. The swords fly fast and furious as a wondering shogun is forced into exile after being framed and his wife murdered. Giving his infant son the choice between the merciful release of death (represented by a ball) and the life of constant threat and danger (a sword) the child reaches for the sword, marking the beginning of a brutally violent struggle for survival among a sea of would-be assassins. From this point on plot is secondary, focusing instead on a series of violent vignettes in which limbs fly freely in a furious blur of lightning swords. Utilizing masterful swordsmanship in addition to a cleverly designed and lethal baby carriage, father and son are in a constant state of ultra-alert adrenalized awareness, conscious that instant death may lurk beyond every carefully chosen path. Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

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November 02, 2008: An inspiring film that was a decade ahead of its time, Amazing story about honor and betrayal. Visually stunning and precision choreography. A cult classic.