The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.
Direction
Kudō stages chaos like a conductor of screaming steel.
Practical Effects
Real swordsmen, real mud, real 'we did this in one take' energy.
Writing
Builds a suicide mission you actually believe they'd choose.
Director
Eiichi Kudō
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
JP
