Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor(1969)
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Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor Synopsis
Near the end of the nineteenth century, as the balance of power shifts from Shogunate towards the Emperor, Japan restlessly awaits the dawning of a new age. But not all are content...The Shinsengumi, a small army of samurai, farmers and peasants, band together to do battle against the tide of history. Their leader, Isami Kondo is a man who rises from farmer to fighter to head the fierce Shinsengumi brigade. Using a stern hand and a heart of gold, he rallies his men in defense of the tottering Shogunate. But bloodshed and treachery lurk around every corner.
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor (1969) is a action, drama and history film directed by Tadashi Sawashima, released on December 5, 1969 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Keiju Kobayashi, Kinya Kitaoji and Yōko Tsukasa. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Tadashi Sawashima
- Writers:
- Kenrō Matsuura
- Producers:
- Hiroshi Inagaki, Toshirō Mifune, Yoshio Nishikawa
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Yamada
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- TOHO, Mifune Productions
- Status:
- Released
Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Toshirō Mifune
as Isami Kondo
Keiju Kobayashi
as Toshizo Hijikata
Kinya Kitaoji
as Soji Okita
Yōko Tsukasa
as Tsune
Yuriko Hoshi
as Otaka
Kan'emon Nakamura
as Yasubo Katsu
Junko Ikeuchi
as Oyuki
Kinnosuke Nakamura
as Fujita Arima
Umenosuke Nakamura
as Keisuke Yamana
Yumiko Nogawa
as Oume
Takahiro Tamura
as Koshitaro Ito
Katsuo Nakamura
as Kisaburo Kawai
Key crew
Directed by Tadashi Sawashima, written by Kenrō Matsuura, produced by Hiroshi Inagaki, Toshirō Mifune and Yoshio Nishikawa.
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Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 23 ratings.
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Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor online?
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Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor (1969) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor?
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The main cast of Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor (1969) includes Toshirō Mifune, Keiju Kobayashi, Kinya Kitaoji, Yōko Tsukasa and Yuriko Hoshi. The film was directed by Tadashi Sawashima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor released?
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Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor was released on December 5, 1969 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor worth watching?
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Shinsengumi: Assassins of Honor (1969) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.