{"product_id":"shogun-assassin-1980","title":"Shogun Assassin A.K.A. Lone Wolf and Cub • 子連れ狼 (1980)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kungfu-description-box\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShogun Assassin\u003c\/strong\u003e (1980), also released as \u003cstrong\u003eLone Wolf and Cub\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eKozure Ōkami\u003c\/strong\u003e (子連れ狼), is a Japanese samurai action classic created for American audiences by \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Houston\u003c\/strong\u003e from the first two \u003cem\u003eLone Wolf and Cub\u003c\/em\u003e films directed by legendary filmmaker \u003cstrong\u003eKenji Misumi\u003c\/strong\u003e. Starring \u003cstrong\u003eTomisaburo Wakayama\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKayo Matsuo\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMinoru Ohki\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAkiji Kobayashi\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eShin Kishida\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eMasahiro Tomikawa\u003c\/strong\u003e, this cult favorite introduced generations of Western audiences to one of Japan's greatest samurai sagas. Featuring unforgettable swordplay, dramatic storytelling, and iconic performances, it remains an essential release for collectors of Japanese action cinema. Available from \u003cstrong\u003eClassicKungFuMovies.com\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors seeking rare samurai classics and hard-to-find physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORY OVERVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen master executioner \u003cstrong\u003eOgami Ittō\u003c\/strong\u003e refuses to submit to the powerful Yagyū Clan, his wife is brutally murdered and he is falsely branded a traitor to the Shogunate. Choosing the path of the assassin, he embarks on a relentless journey across feudal Japan with his young son, \u003cstrong\u003eDaigoro\u003c\/strong\u003e, accepting deadly contracts while seeking vengeance against those responsible for destroying his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraveling the infamous Demon Way in Hell, father and son confront waves of assassins, elite swordsmen, and ruthless enemies determined to end their quest. Every battle brings Ogami Ittō closer to his final confrontation with the Yagyū Clan in one of cinema's greatest tales of honor, sacrifice, and revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAMURAI ACTION HIGHLIGHTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShogun Assassin\u003c\/em\u003e showcases lightning-fast katana duels, brutal battlefield combat, and the unforgettable swordsmanship that made the \u003cem\u003eLone Wolf and Cub\u003c\/em\u003e series legendary. Kenji Misumi's stylish direction, combined with Tomisaburo Wakayama's commanding performance, creates some of the most influential samurai action sequences ever filmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY COLLECTORS PICK IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCollectors prize \u003cem\u003eShogun Assassin\u003c\/em\u003e for introducing the legendary \u003cem\u003eLone Wolf and Cub\u003c\/em\u003e saga to Western audiences through an unforgettable feature-length presentation. Tomisaburo Wakayama delivers one of the defining performances in samurai cinema, while the film's breathtaking sword fights, emotional father-and-son story, and striking cinematography have earned it enduring cult status. Its influence can be seen in countless action films, including Quentin Tarantino's \u003cem\u003eKill Bill\u003c\/em\u003e, while memorable dialogue was famously sampled throughout GZA's classic Wu-Tang Clan album \u003cem\u003eLiquid Swords\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1980 for international audiences, \u003cstrong\u003eShogun Assassin\u003c\/strong\u003e introduced millions of viewers to the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eLone Wolf and Cub\u003c\/em\u003e series and helped establish Japanese samurai cinema as a worldwide phenomenon. Decades later, it remains one of the most influential cult action films ever released, inspiring filmmakers, musicians, and martial arts fans around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerified AKAs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShogun Assassin\u003c\/strong\u003e – International English title\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLone Wolf and Cub\u003c\/strong\u003e – American release branding\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKozure Ōkami\u003c\/strong\u003e – Hepburn romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKozure Okami\u003c\/strong\u003e – Alternate romanization\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e子連れ狼\u003c\/strong\u003e – Original Japanese title\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreated By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Robert Houston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource Films Directed By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kenji Misumi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomisaburo Wakayama, Kayo Matsuo, Minoru Ohki, Akiji Kobayashi, Shin Kishida, Masahiro Tomikawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Katsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 81 Minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarefully researched and prepared for collectors of classic martial arts cinema by ClassicKungFuMovies.com.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:12px\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:inline-block;background:#d4af37;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:bold\"\u003eComplete Your Samurai Movie Collection\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf \u003cstrong\u003eShogun Assassin\u003c\/strong\u003e earned a place in your collection, continue building your library with more legendary samurai films, classic Japanese swordplay adventures, and unforgettable martial arts cinema. 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