The Magoichi Saga

The Magoichi Saga

1969 · 104 min · ★ 6.2 · Action, Drama

Lord Oda Nobunaga gains control of nearly all of Japan and tries to enlist the aid of Magoichi and his 3.000 gunners.

Directed by Kenji Misumi · Written by Ryuzo Kikushima

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