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Eleven Samurai

7.5/10

Rating

95 min

Runtime

1967

Release Year

Eiichi Kudō

Director

Cast

Isao Natsuyagi, Kōtarō Satomi, Kōji Nanbara, Junko Miyazono, Keiko Okawa

Quick Synopsis

In feudal Japan, the lord of the Oshi fief is murdered by Nariatsu, the harsh and tyrannical son of the former Shogun, who had trespassed on their land. Following an investigation, the Oshi clan is falsely accused of the crime and ordered to be disbanded. In response, eleven of the clan's most skilled samurai refuse to accept this unjust verdict and prepare to risk their lives to seek justice for their fallen lord and restore their clan's honor.

Detailed Synopsis of Eleven Samurai

The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.

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