Bull's Eye of Love

Bull's Eye of Love

1958 · 86 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy, Action

Young Lord Genjiro, who abandoned his castle to live as a commoner in Edo, returns home to restore peace amidst disruption over an inheritance dispute. Warned by a fortune-teller that he would die by the sword, the young lord must courageously battle 30 or 40 men who attack without warning. Meanwhile, his love affair with Kocho, a singer who is also a skilled archer.

Directed by Masahiro Makino · Written by Masahiro Makino

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