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Shogun Assassin, known in Japan as Kozure Ōkami (子連れ狼), is a jidaigeki film made for the British and American markets and released in 1980. In 2006 it was restored and re-released on DVD in the United States by AnimEigo(Synopsis): SHOGUN ASSASSIN tells the story of Lone Wolf, a powerful and feared Masterless Samurai who lives a peaceful existence with his wife and his son. When he refuses to swear allegiance to Kurando, the most vicious Shogun in Japanese history, Kurando orders the death of Lone Wolfs wife, Azame. Blinded by rage, Lone Wolf vows to avenge her death, taking his son Tizuro with him on the path to darkness and retribution.Starring: Tomisaburo Wakayama, Kayo Matsuo, Minoru Ohki, Akiji Kobayashi (Shoji Kobayashi), Shin Kishida, Masahiro TomikawaDirected by: Robert Houston, Produced by: David Weisman, Region Coding: All-Region, Format: NTSC (playable in USA), Running Time: 81 minutes, Production company: Katsu, Distributed by: New World Pictures, Release date: November 11, 1980 (United States)

Ninja Scroll, (Japanese: 獣兵衛忍風帖 - Hepburn: Jūbē Ninpūchō, literally: "Jubei's Ninja Pledge") is a 1993 Japanse anime jidaigeki-chanbara historical fantasy[1] film written and directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, starring the voices of Kōichi Yamadera, Emi Shinohara, Takeshi Aono, Daisuke Gōri, Toshihiko Seki and Shūichirō Moriyama. The film was a co-production between JVC, Toho and Movic, with Animate serving as the animation studio. Ninja Scroll was theatrically released in Japan on June 5, 1993, and received an English-dubbed release in Western countries through Manga Entertainment in 1995. (Synopsis): A team of Koga Ninja is sent to investigate a plague in Shimoda village, but on their way they are slaughtered; the only survivor is Kagero, a beautiful Kunoichi who is their lord's poison-taster. Their assailant is a giant man with stone skin and a colossal double-bladed sword, which can be thrown like a boomerang. Overview: Ninja Scroll (Jubei Ninpucho) is a Japanese action thriller anime, set in feudal Japan, by critically acclaimed  director/ writer Yoshiaki Kawajiri who was best known for his previous thriller Wicked City (Yoju Toshi). The character designs were done by Yutaka Minowa. The movie is an homage to Ninpocho series, ninja novels by Futaro Yamada.  Starring: Kōichi Yamadera, Emi Shinohara, Takeshi Aono, Daisuke Gōri, Toshihiko Seki Shūichirō Moriyama Directed by: Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Produced by: Shigeru Kitayama, Masako Fukuyo Kazuhiko Ikeguchi, Format: NTSC, Language:  English, Region: All Regions, Running Time: 91 Minutes.                                                                        

Ninja III: The Domination, is a 1984 American martial arts action horror film directed by Sam Firstenberg,[1] and stars Sho Kosugi, Lucinda Dickey, Jordan Bennett, and James Hong. It is the third film in Cannon Films' Ninja Trilogy anthology series, the first being Enter the Ninja, and the second being Revenge of the Ninja. Like the previous films in the series, it has also garnered a cult following. (Synopsis): The opening fight scene is legendary. Golf ball crushing, eyeball stabbing, punching through the roof of a police car, ninja star to the face, this fight has it all! The ninja even throws a star with his foot and shoots a dart down the barrel of a gun! Ninja 111: THE DOMINATION manages to secure itself as a minor masterpiece in the ninja genre thanks to the martial arts skills of Sho Kosugi and David Chung. Also look for James Hong in a minor role. You're not a true ninja fan until you've got this movie in your collection.  Starring: Sho Kosugi, Lucinda Dickey, Jordan Bennett Directed by: Sam Firstenberg, Produced by: Yoram Globus, David Womark, Version: Uncut, Language: English, Format: NTSC All, Features: Aspect Ratio 2:35.1, Running time: 92 Minutes.  

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx, (子連れ狼　三途の川の乳母車, Kozure Ōkami: Sanzu no kawa no ubaguruma, literally "Wolf with Child in Tow: Perambulator of the River of Sanzu") is the second in a series of six Japanese martial arts films based on the long-running Lone Wolf and Cub manga series about Ogami Ittō, a wandering assassin for hire who is accompanied by his young son, Daigoro. "Baby Cart at the River Styxx" is the second of the internationally                                           renowned "Lone Wolf And Cub" Productions. (Synopsis): Years of faithful reluctant service as the official Shogunate Decapitator, coupled with being victimized by the treacherous yet powerful Yagyus in Edo-who had brought about his downfall and the death of his wife-had seared Itto Ogami's face with distrust of all human beings . Itto turned to be an assassin . His latest assignment was a life-and death issue to the Awa clan Makuya.. In the second film of the Lone Wolf And Cub series. Ogami Itto battles a group of female Ninja in the employ of the Yagyu clan. And must assassinate a traitor who plans to sell his clan's secrets to the Shogunate who is guarded by the three Gods of Death. Starring: Tomisaburo Wakayama as Ogami Ittō, Akihiro Tomikawa as Ogami Daigoro Kayo Matsuo as Yagyu Sayaka, Akiji Kobayashi as Ozuno, Leader of the Kurokuwa Group Minoru Ohki as Tenma Hidari, Master of Death 2, Shin Kishida as Kuruma Hidari, Master of Death 3. Directed by: Kenji Misumi, Produced by: Shintaro Katsu, Hisaharu Matsubara, Version: Uncut, Language: Japanese, Subtitles: English, Format: NTSC All, Features: Aspect Ratio 16:9, Running Time: 85 Minutes.

Shogun Warrior, (1992) (Synopsis): Shogun Warrior presents an epic set in 17th century Japan. One clan, led by the warlord Takugawa Leyasu (Toshiro Mifune), is locked in a bloody feud with a rival clan. Leyasu decides that the only way to achieve victory is to send a band of soldiers to Spain to obtain flintlock muskets that will fire even when wet. To this end, Mayeda (Sho Kosugi), leyasu`s most trusted samurai, leads a party to appeal to the King of Spain (Christopher Lee). However, their difficult journey is plagued by treachery… . The film features spectacular action sequences and an all-star cast, including Japanese film icon Mifune in one of his last screen appearances.  Starring: Shô Kosugi, Toshiro Mifune, David Essex, Kane Kosugi, Christopher Lee Directors: Gordon Hessler, Language: English, Version: Uncut, Format: NTSC, Region: All Regions, Features: Aspect Ratio 4:3, Running Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes.  

Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends, (Japanese: るろうに剣心 伝説の最期編 Hepburn: Rurouni Kenshin: Densetsu no Saigo-hen) is a 2014 Japanese jidaigeki action film directed by Keishi Ōtomo and based on the manga series Rurouni Kenshin. The story follows two prior films, Rurouni Kenshin (2012) and Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (2014). (Synopsis): Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (Japanese: るろうに剣心 伝説の最期編 Hepburn: Rurouni Kenshin: Densetsu no Saigo-hen?) is a 2014 Japanese jidaigeki action film directed by Keishi Ōtomo and based on the manga series Rurouni Kenshin.[3][4] The story follows two prior films, Rurouni Kenshin (2012) and Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno (2014). Starring: Takeru Satoh, Emi Takei, Tatsuya Fujiwara, Yosuke Eguchi, Munetaka Aoki, Yūsuke Iseya Directed by: Keishi Ōtomo, Produced by: Satoshi Fukushima,  Based on Rurouni Kenshin by Nobuhiro Watsuki,  Distributed by: Warner Bros. Release dates: September 13, 2014 (Japan), September 24, 2014 (Philippines), Running time: 135 minutes,  Country: Japan, Language: Japanese, English subtitles.

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno, (Japanese: るろうに剣心 京都大火編 Hepburn: Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Taika-hen) is a 2014 Japanese film directed by Keishi Ōtomo and based on the manga series Rurouni Kenshin. It is the first of two sequels to the 2012 live-action Rurouni Kenshin film. (Synopsis): Kenshin Himura goes up against pure evil Makoto Shishio who is attempting to overthrow the Meiji government. The fate of the country hangs in the balance as Kenshin Himura takes up the sword that he vowed to never draw again.Starring: Takeru Satô, Emi Takei, Tatsuya Fujiwara Director: Keishi Ohtomo, Produced: by Satoshi Fukushima, English, Subtitles,  Distributed by: Warner Bros., Release date: August 1, 2014 (Japan)  

Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades, (子連れ狼　死に風に向う乳母車, Kozure Ōkami: Shinikazeni mukau ubaguruma, "Wolf with Child in Tow: Perambulator Against the Winds of Death"), is the third in a series of six Japanese martial arts films based on the long-running Lone Wolf and Cub manga series about Ogami Ittō, a wandering assassin for hire who is accompanied by his young son, Daigoro. (Synopsis): "Baby Cart Hades" is the third of the internationally, renowned "Lone Wolf And Cub" productions.  "Child And Expertise For Rent" Reads the sign on the baby cart that traverses the land called Hell. The child is Daigoro, The Cub, and the expertise is in the art of slaughter as practiced by Ogami Itto, The Lone Wolf. in a rare moment of comparison. Lone Wolf rescues a girl who has killed a pimp in self defense. By his code, he is forced to endure being tortured to within an inch of his life. Lone Wolf takes to the road again, where his expertise is very much in demand, so much so that a would-be employer had already had a contract placed on him. the slayer with the baby cart proceeds down blood-stained paths to Hades... Starring: Tomisaburo Wakayama as Ogami Ittō, Akihiro Tomikawa as DaigoroGo Kato as Kanbei, Yuko Hamada as Torizo, Isao Yamagata as Sawatari Genba. Directed by: Kenji Misumi, Produced by: Shintaro Katsu, Hisaharu Matsubara, Language: Japanese, Subtitle: English, Format: NTSC All, Features: 2:35.1, Running Time: 89 Minutes.

Kill The Shogun, (1975) (Synopsis): In 1592, the Japanese Shogun Hideyoshi failed in his attempt to invade Korea (and later, China through Korea) This Hong Kong kung-fu thriller, is loosely based on that historical incident. Since the real Hideyoshi is not an issue and kung-fu is the star of the movie anyway, historical narration does not overpower the action. Basically, the movie shows the Koreans fighting the Japanese against all odds, but as everyone knows, the one Korean officer with the fast kicking feet, is going to whomp the heck out of anything that moves and single-handedly send Hideyoshi packing.  Overview: When the Japanese gain control of the government in Seoul in the early 1900's, the Korean army is ordered to disarm and disband. Many soldiers kill themselves in shame, but In-yong comes up with a daring plan to prove that the Japanese are not invincible. Starring:  Hwang Jang Lee, Dae-hi Gang, Dae-hie Kang, Su-cheon Bae  Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 – Stereo) Features: Letterboxed MonoImbedded Subtitles, Running Time: 103 Minutes.  

Deadly Outlaw: Rekka, also known as Violent Fire, is a 2002 Japanese yakuza film directed by Takashi Miike starring Riki Takeuchi and Sonny Chiba. Known in Japan as Jitsuroku: Andō Noboru Kyōdō-den - Rekka (実録・安藤昇侠道伝 烈火, "Noboru Ando's True Outlaw Tales: Raging Fire"), it is loosely based on actor Noboru Ando's former life as a yakuza.                          VIOLENT FIRE Noboru Ando's True Account of Yakuza Outlaws Rage of the Beast Burst the Yakuza Soul!!!             A Vengeful Furious Beast!!! (Synopsis): Yoshikatsu sanada boss of the Sanada gang, a powerful syndicate in the Kanto region, is assassinated by a hit man from the rival OTAKI-kai-Nakajo gang. Arata Kunisada, a young member of the Sanada gang, loved Sanada more than his father,goes insane with anger and sadness after learning of the assassination. While a reconciliation is being arranged by the Bando Association, a sinister plot to take over both gangs is being worked out, taking advantage of Kunisada's rage. And the boss of Otaki-kai is as-sassinated as planned, but a hit man is also sent for Kunisada! Once learning of this plot, Kunisada's raging beast blood goes out of control...   Overview: Takashi Miike radically portrays the heated souls of the yakuzain a way Noboru Ando never before! The power of Beasts rages among modern-day berserkers played by an all-star cast! An outlaw legend portrayed by the combination of three prominent figures, unparalleled in history! Starring: Riki Takeuchi - Arata Kunisada, Ken'ichi Endō - Eiichi Shimatani, Ryōsuke Miki - Sudō, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi - Gorō Tabata, Rikiya Yasuoka - Masakatsu KugiharaKazuya Nakayama - Tadashi Iguchi, Joe Yamanaka - Nobuhiro Hiraoka Directed by: Takashi Miike, Language: Japanese, Subtitles: English and German, Format: NTSC All, Features: Aspect Ratio 16:9, Running Time: 96 Minutes.