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Eleven Samurai

Eleven Samurai

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Status

Released

Release Date

Dec 16, 1967

Runtime

1h 35m

Genres

Action, Adventure, Drama

User Score

75%

Original Title

十一人の侍

Production Companies

Toei Company

Director

Eiichi Kudo

Description

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.