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Legend of the Eight Samurai

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  • 1983
  • 2 hr 13 mins
  • Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
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Eight mysterious crystals from the body of a long-dead princess now identify the eight samurai who are destined to help a beautiful young princess overcome a curse on her family. They go against an evil queen who bathes in blood to retain her youthfulness. The queen and her son live in a castle protected by many monsters and goblins and assorted apparitions, including giant flying snakes. Many swords, lots of sorcery and plenty of blood.

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Cast & Crew See All

Hiroko Yakushimaru
Princess Shizu
Hiroyuki Sanada
Inue Shinbei Masashi
Shin'ichi Chiba
Inuyama Dosetsu Tadatomo

Awards

  • 1985 - Award of the Japanese Academy - Best Actor - nominated
  • 1985 - Award of the Japanese Academy - Best Supporting Actress - nominated
  • 1985 - Award of the Japanese Academy - Best Director - nominated
  • 1985 - Grand Prize - - nominated

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