Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle

Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle

Something evil lurks at gojoe bridge.

2001 · 138 min · ★ 6.8 · Action, History

Benkei, a master fighter and killer, vows never to take another life after his conversion to Buddhism. His faith in pacifism, however, is shaken and ultimately broken by the attacks from a trio of fighters known only as the demons. Taking up his sword once more, he sets out to end their murderous terror.

Directed by Gakuryu Ishii · Written by Gorô Nakajima

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