13 Assassins
"Take up your sword."
Originally released in 2010. 13 Assassins is a adventure/drama film. directed by Takashi Miike. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Koji Yakusho, Takayuki Yamada, and Yūsuke Iseya
Synopsis
A bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a war-torn future.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 25, 2010
15 years ago
Runtime
2h 21m
141 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (1,220 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$17.6M
2.9x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Koji Yakusho
as Shinzaemon Shimada
Takayuki Yamada
as Shinrokuro Shimada
Yūsuke Iseya
as Koyata
Goro Inagaki
as Lord Naritsugu Matsudaira
Kazue Fukiishi
as Tsuya / Upashi
Hiroki Matsukata
as Kuranaga
Tsuyoshi Ihara
as Kuzuro Hirayama
Ikki Sawamura
as Gunziro Mitsuhasi
Arata Furuta
as Heizo Sahara
Sousuke Takaoka
as Yasoyosi Hioki
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $17,555,141
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Sedic International
- Toei Studios Kyoto
- OLM
- TV Asahi Music
- IMAGICA
- TV Asahi
- dentsu
- Shogakukan
- The Asahi Shimbun
- Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
- Nagoya Broadcasting Network
- Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting
- Yahoo! Japan
- TSUTAYA Group
- Hiroshima Home Television
- Sedic Deux
- Raku Film
- Recorded Picture Company
- HanWay Films
- Japan Action Enterprise
- Higashi Nippon Broadcasting
- Shizuoka Asahi Television
- Hokkaido Television Broadcasting
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 13 Assassins about?
A bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and ...
Who directed 13 Assassins?
13 Assassins was directed by Takashi Miike.
How long is 13 Assassins?
13 Assassins has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
When was 13 Assassins released?
13 Assassins was released on September 25, 2010 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 13 Assassins?
The main cast of 13 Assassins includes Koji Yakusho, Takayuki Yamada, Yūsuke Iseya, Goro Inagaki, Kazue Fukiishi.
Is 13 Assassins worth watching?
13 Assassins has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 1,220 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.