The Great Shogunate Battle (江戸城大乱) 33 years old

The Great Shogunate Battle

The early days of the Tokugawa shogunate are brought to light in this exciting historical tale of broken vows and violent swordplay. In an ambush reminiscent of Miike’s 13 Assassins, although pre-dating that incident by 160 years, the heir to the shogun’s seat is brutally cut down by those who hope to install the emperor’s 5th son as military leader of the nation.

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The Great Shogunate Battle (33 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, December 14, 1991
  • Runtime: 113 minutes