Seven ninjas, one throne, zero chill — 1963 Japanese espionage before it was cool.
During the reign of Shogun Tsunayoshi, seven ninja of the Koga clan secretly plot against the illegitimate son of the former shogun.
Practical Effects
Real ninja techniques, no wires, all grit.
Cinematography
Shadow-drenched Edo that breathes paranoia.
Direction
Kurata builds tension like a coiled blade.
Director
Junji Kurata
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during the ninja craze of early 1960s Japan, when historical chanbara films dominated studios.
Kōtarō Satomi became synonymous with stoic warrior roles; this film cemented his 'thinking man's samurai' image.
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