13 Assassins
"A group of assassins come together for a suicide mission to kill an evil lord."
Originally released in 1963. 13 Assassins is a adventure/drama film. directed by Eiichi Kudō. With a runtime of 2h 5m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Chiezo Kataoka, Kōtarō Satomi, and Ryōhei Uchida
Synopsis
A sadistic Daimyo (feudal lord) rapes a woman and murders both her and her husband, but even when one of his own vassals commits suicide to bring attention to the crime, the matter is quickly hushed up. Not only will there be no punishment, but because the Daimyo is the Shogun's younger brother, he will soon be appointed to a high political position from which he could wreak even more havoc. Convinced that the fate of the Shogunate hangs in the balance, a plot is hatched to assassinate the Daimyo. The two most brilliant strategic minds of their generation find themselves pitted against each other; one is tasked to defend a man he despises, and has a small army at his disposal. The other is given a suicide mission, and has 12 brave men. They are the 13 Assassins.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 7, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 5m
125 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (39 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 13 Assassins about?
A sadistic Daimyo (feudal lord) rapes a woman and murders both her and her husband, but even when one of his own vassals commits suicide to bring attention to the crime, the matter is quickly hushe...
Who directed 13 Assassins?
13 Assassins was directed by Eiichi Kudō.
How long is 13 Assassins?
13 Assassins has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
When was 13 Assassins released?
13 Assassins was released on December 7, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 13 Assassins?
The main cast of 13 Assassins includes Chiezo Kataoka, Kōtarō Satomi, Ryōhei Uchida, Tetsuro Tamba, Satomi Oka.