Legend of the Eight Samurai(1983)
里見八犬伝
Legend of the Eight Samurai Synopsis
The evil Hikita clan rises from the dead to fulfill a curse on the Satomi clan by restoring the face of their warlord by using the skin of Princess Shizu. In the process of trying to capture her, the clan murders her entire family, but Princess Shizu escapes their clutches. She enlists the aid of eight samurai warriors, possessors of powerful magic crystal, led by Dosetsu (Sonny Chiba!) to help rescue the remaining members of her court and revenge her family. Along the way, they must fight undead warriors, evil spirits, poisonous beauties and a giant centipede.
Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) is a fantasy, adventure and action film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, released on December 10, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 13m. It stars Hiroko Yakushimaru, Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba and Minori Terada. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Writers:
- Kinji Fukasaku, Toshio Kamata, Toshio Kamata
- Producers:
- Hiroshi Sugawara, Haruki Kadokawa
- Cinematographer:
- Seizō Sengen
- Composer:
- Joey Carbone
- Production:
- Toei Company, KADOKAWA
- Status:
- Released
Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) Trailer
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Legend of the Eight Samurai Videos & Clips
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Masters of Cinema Trailer [Subtitled]
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"I am not your son!"
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"Shinbei. I waiting for you"
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"It's a monster that killed your mother"
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Blu-ray Unboxing Video
Featurette
Legend of the Eight Samurai Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hiroko Yakushimaru
as Princess Shizu
Hiroyuki Sanada
as Inue Shinbei Masashi
Sonny Chiba
as Inuyama Dosetsu Tadatomo
Minori Terada
as Inumura Daikaku Masanori
Masaki Kyomoto
as Inuzuka Shino Moritaka
Etsuko Shihomi
as Inusaka Keno Tanetomo
- Takuya Fukuhara
Takuya Fukuhara
as Inukawa Sosuke Yoshito
Shunsuke Kariya
as Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori
Kenji Ohba
as Inukai Genpachi Nobufuchi
Keiko Matsuzaka
as Princess Fuse (voice)
Mari Natsuki
as Tamazusa
Yūki Meguro
as Hikita Gonnokami Motofuji
Key crew
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku, written by Kinji Fukasaku, Toshio Kamata and Toshio Kamata, produced by Hiroshi Sugawara and Haruki Kadokawa.
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Legend of the Eight Samurai Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 36 ratings.
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Legend of the Eight Samurai – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Legend of the Eight Samurai online?
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Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Legend of the Eight Samurai?
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The main cast of Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) includes Hiroko Yakushimaru, Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba, Minori Terada and Masaki Kyomoto. The film was directed by Kinji Fukasaku. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Legend of the Eight Samurai released?
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Legend of the Eight Samurai was released on December 10, 1983 and runs for 2h 13m.
Is Legend of the Eight Samurai worth watching?
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Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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