Tenchu (1970)
Directed by Hideo Gosha
Genres - Historical Film |
Sub-Genres - Samurai Film |
Run Time - 140 min. |
Countries - Japan |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
This Japanese historical drama set during the mid-19th century chronicles the attempts of a brave group to restore their beloved emperor to his throne. Unfortunately, an evil villain wants the seat and so hires a warrior to kill the rightful emperor. It works. The wicked new emperor rewards his loyal warrior by placing him in prison. There the distraught and dishonored fighter kills himself.
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against-all-odds, bad-guy, emperor, good-guy, good-vs-evil, hara-kiri, revolution, war, warrior
