Shogun Assassin

1980 · Directed by Kenji Misumi · 85 min · samurai cinema, Jidaigeki

★ 6.9/10 · 196 ratings on TMDB

A Shogun who grew paranoid as he became senile sent his ninjas to kill his samurai. They failed but did kill the samurai’s wife. The samurai swore to avenge the death of his wife and roams the countryside with his toddler son in search of vengeance.