- Actors: Yûjirô Ishihara, Ruriko Asaoka, Ryôhei Uchida, Mikio Narita, Tetsurô Tanba
- Directors: Toshio Masuda
- Writers: Kaneo Ikegami, Takao Saitô
- Producers: Yûjirô Ishihara, Masahiko Kobayashi
- Format: Colour, DVD-Video, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English
- Subtitles: Japanese
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: Unrated (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Animeigo
- DVD Release Date: 4 Oct 2005
- Run Time: 90 minutes
- ASIN: B000A1F77A
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 193,012 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Shadow Hunters part One - Worth the wait.
25 Aug 2005
Format:DVD
Just received part one of the 1972 Toho film SHADOW HUNTERS a film that I have been waiting a long time to see. Animeigo has done another terrific job with this one as part of their Samurai film series from Japan on DVD. Can you imagine three cold blooded killers being sent on a mission which is constantly interrupted by ninja, female assassins, and corrupt officials all desiring a deed these three are trying to deliver to Edo? Lots and lots of blood and violence before they ride off one final time into the sunset. The hand to hand combat with scores of ninja is worth the price alone as they battle in some really terrific moves toward their objective. Easy to read subtitles make this journey even more enjoyable. And just think part two with even more action will be released soon. This thirty plus years wait has been well worth it!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
If you though that NINJA SCROLL was cool...THEN TAKE A LOOK AT THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!!
8 Aug 2006
Format:DVD
MAN!!! What A movie!! This "Ninja vs. Samurai" film IS SOOOO ACTION-PACKED and is HIGH QUALITY. The action scenes were very well choreoghraphied, there is blood and gore, cool fights between samurais and ninjas, COOL ninja tricks, beautiful cinematoghraphy, GREAT acting and not to mention it's interesting story,...I mean, three samurais wandering around the country killing enemies for money and wanted DEAD by an army of ninjas. COOOOL!!!!!
I remember the high quality action-packed fantasy anime called Ninja Scroll that have a similar concept witch is about a wanderer swordman that is also wanted DEAD by an army of ninjas. WELL!! The concept is similar but this movie is NOT fantasy and is about three wanderer swordmen fighting an army of ninjas.
P.S: Another cool stuf is that the director is a celebrity because he is the one that directed TORA!TORA!TORA! If you like COOL action-packed samurai movies directed by celebrities then I recommend Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades and Zatoichi: Darkness is his Ally.
Adios.
I remember the high quality action-packed fantasy anime called Ninja Scroll that have a similar concept witch is about a wanderer swordman that is also wanted DEAD by an army of ninjas. WELL!! The concept is similar but this movie is NOT fantasy and is about three wanderer swordmen fighting an army of ninjas.
P.S: Another cool stuf is that the director is a celebrity because he is the one that directed TORA!TORA!TORA! If you like COOL action-packed samurai movies directed by celebrities then I recommend Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades and Zatoichi: Darkness is his Ally.
Adios.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Looking for something on the lines of LONE WOLF
26 Feb 2011
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Here's my take on this movie. Overall, it was enjoyable film and I don't mind adding it to my collection of Japanese slasher films. As others have mentioned the ending has a little to be desired without a really good story arc. It's more of a half thrown change up pitch. I was looking for more of a LONE WOLF and cub level of film, yet was disappointed with the amount of blood and gore. The swordplay is decent and the acting isn't so bad. This film is a little more lighthearted than Lone Wolf.. the storyline had a good concept, however the film leaves the viewer wanting to see a possible sequel to a complete ending. The humor in the film is what keeps the film rolling. The story also has the viewer curious on what becomes of the ronin as another hook throughout the film. Once again this is my opinion and had expectations for a Shogun Assassin type film... There is much to be desired.. I like this film enough but am disappointed..
And yes there is some cheezy 70's music.. I don't mind it to some extent as I am aware that these Japanese films were created in the early 70's. The viewer will feel displaced, yet I found it somewhat humorous. I would say this movie is good enough.
I've watched this movie again and am enjoying it on a more comical point of view.
And yes there is some cheezy 70's music.. I don't mind it to some extent as I am aware that these Japanese films were created in the early 70's. The viewer will feel displaced, yet I found it somewhat humorous. I would say this movie is good enough.
I've watched this movie again and am enjoying it on a more comical point of view.
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