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Hitoshi Ōzu
Born May 15, 1928 · Yamaguchi, Japan
Died April 11, 1991 · aged 62
No biography available.
Known For
Lone Wolf and Cub · 1984Lone Wolf and Cub
1984
MovieActionAdventure
Ogami Itto, framed for treason and surviving a deadly attack, becomes a lone assassin with his son. They face ruthless ruffians, setting the stage for a showdown in his quest for justice.
The Fugitive Samurai · 1984The Fugitive Samurai
★ 7.01984
MovieActionAdventure
Itto Ogami- High Executioner to the Shogun- has been betrayed by his political enemies and sentenced to a dishonorable death. Seeking to restore the honor of his name, Ogami- The Wolf- must flee the Shogun's grasp and live long enough to prove his innocence. Taking only his sword and his son, Ogami embarks on a bloody journey of righteousness and revenge as he seeks to destroy those who would disgrace his family's name. Hunted mercilessly by the Shogun's troops, by his enemies, and by those who seek the reward put on his head, Ogami must fight his way through feudal Japan, challenging and defeating all who stand in the way of his quest for honor. Can Ogami- a true Samurai Warrior- endure the ceaseless violence which surrounds him?
A Killer's Key · 1967A Killer's Key
★ 7.81967
MovieThrillerCrime
A lone wolf assassin, masquerading as a traditional dance instructor named Nitta, is called in to avert a potential financial scandal that threatens to engulf a powerful yakuza group with ties to influential figures in the political establishment.
Shingo's Ten Duels · 1990Shingo's Ten Duels
1990
MovieDrama
The classic tale of the shogun's illegitimate son Aoi Shingo is told in three parts as he strives to become the greatest fencer in Japan, while his father Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune seeks to reunite with his lost son. When the secrets of Shingo's birth are revealed to him, it sets off a series of events that bring him to cross swords with members of the shogun's inner circle in a series of duels that could change the destiny of Japan.
The Front Line Showdown · 1966The Front Line Showdown
★ 8.01966
Movie
Swordsman For Hire · 1989Swordsman For Hire
★ 10.01989
MovieDrama
After witnessing his chief retainer’s plot to murder their lord, Matahachiro fled to lose himself in Edo’s crowded streets. By day he sells his sword skills to the highest bidder. By night he fights for his life against deadly swordsmen his clan sends to silence him. His samurai spirit is at its lowest ebb, his only solace a lovely female ninja, his paramour and potentially his deadly enemy. But as Edo witnesses the unfolding of the legendary vendetta of 47 Ronin, sworn to avenge Lord Asano against the treacherous Kira, Matahachiro’s small role in their noble quest will revive his bushido ideals. Sword in hand, he will seek his own bloody justice!
Women’s Secrets Behind Bars · 1983Women’s Secrets Behind Bars
1983
MovieDramaCrime
After being falsely charged with murdering her husband, Nao is sent to a prison for women where her fellow inmates try to help her escape.
Murderer! · 1976Murderer!
★ 8.01976
MovieAction
A cowardly samurai is sent as an official executioner targeting the clan's former sword instructor, a man whose sword and spear skills are second to none.
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The Front Line Showdown · 1966The Front Line Showdown
★ 8.01966
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