Shogun's Shadow (1989)
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64% of users liked it
(825 ratings)
The boy who is the Shogun's Shadow, or heir, is in considerable danger. Personal bodyguard Igo Gyobu (Ken Igata), accompanied by seven samurai, is sent to bring him to safety. They cross deserts, swim through roaring rivers, and climb snow covered mountains, all with hostile armies in pursuit.… More The boy who is the Shogun's Shadow, or heir, is in considerable danger. Personal bodyguard Igo Gyobu (Ken Igata), accompanied by seven samurai, is sent to bring him to safety. They cross deserts, swim through roaring rivers, and climb snow covered mountains, all with hostile armies in pursuit. This grand-scale action follows the outlines of a classic tall-tale. All sense of disbelief is happily suspended in order to provide maximum excitement. Director Yasuo Furuhata even stages one battle to the accompaniment of throbbing rock music. Martial arts legend Sonny Chiba) choreographed the exuberant fight scenes. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Directed By
- Yasuo Furuhata
- Genres
- Art House & International, Action & Adventure
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 14, 1989 Wide
Critic Reviews
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David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com
This is a Guy Movie so very much of its time.
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Cast
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Ken Ogata
as Igo Gyobu
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Tetsuro Tamba
as Hotta Masamori
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Hiroki Matsukata
as Abe Shigeji
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Sonny Chiba
as Iba Shoemon
