Legend of the Eight Samurai (Satomi hakken-den) (1984)

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As might be gathered from its title, The Legend of the Eight Samurai is set in feudal Japan. Princess Hiroku Yokoshimaru's family is wiped out, along with her bodyguards. All that stands between the princess and certain death is an inexperienced young samurai played by martial-arts expert Sonny… More As might be gathered from its title, The Legend of the Eight Samurai is set in feudal Japan. Princess Hiroku Yokoshimaru's family is wiped out, along with her bodyguards. All that stands between the princess and certain death is an inexperienced young samurai played by martial-arts expert Sonny Chiba. Armed with little more than determination, Chiba must battle an octet of phantom warriors, a witch, and a killer centipede! The Legend of the Eight Samurai is as good as anything else of its type, sometimes a little better. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 2 hr. 10 min.
Directed By: Kinji Fukasaku
Written By: Kinji Fukasaku, Toshio Kamata
Genres: Documentary, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Science Fiction & Fantasy

In Theaters: Dec 10, 1983 Wide

Critic Reviews

Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
A cartoonish, annoyingly over-the-top slapstick fest.

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Keiko A

Some great acting and ECT. But to me its kind of the stuff we have already seen before but i still liked it and the music. Hay but its the kind of movie i like ^^
Chris W

I'll admit it: my attention was not held by this movie throughout its entire running time. I did have a few beers to drink though, so that may have been a contributing factor. While this movie is not bad, it's not all that good-just a notch above "ok" The poor… More
I'll admit it: my attention was not held by this movie throughout its entire running time. I did have a few beers to drink though, so that may have been a contributing factor. While this movie is not bad, it's not all that good-just a notch above "ok" The poor dubbing and cheesy effects and music add some laughs and contribute to the enjoyment, but I just couldn't get into this movie very much.

Cast

Sonny Chiba
as Dosetsu
Hiroku Yokoshimaru
as Princess Shizuhime
Hiroyuki Sanada
as Shinbee

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Legend of the Eight Samurai (Satomi hakken-den) (1984)

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