The Great Killing
Original title: 大殺陣
“Heaven has no swords.”
7.3/ 10IMDb7.325
19641h 58m
Overview
A cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate in the 17th century. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shogun's brother Tsunashige, the next Shogun. The best strategist in Japan, Yamaga, leads a plot to stop the Elder, but his cabal is betrayed and most of the conspirators are captured and tortured.
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Crew
- Director
- Eiichi Kudō
- Writers
- Norimichi Matsudaira, Kaneo Ikegami
- Production
- Toei Company
Frequently asked questions
What is The Great Killing rated?
The Great Killing has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 25 votes.
Who directed The Great Killing?
The Great Killing was directed by Eiichi Kudō.
When was The Great Killing released?
The Great Killing was released in 1964.
