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Swordsman For Hire

Swordsman For Hire

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 10, 1989

Runtime

1h 28m

Genres

Drama

User Score

100%

Original Title

用心棒日月抄

Production Companies

Nippon Television Network Corporation

Director

Hitoshi Ōzu

Description

After witnessing his chief retainer’s plot to murder their lord, Matahachiro fled to lose himself in Edo’s crowded streets. By day he sells his sword skills to the highest bidder. By night he fights for his life against deadly swordsmen his clan sends to silence him. His samurai spirit is at its lowest ebb, his only solace a lovely female ninja, his paramour and potentially his deadly enemy. But as Edo witnesses the unfolding of the legendary vendetta of 47 Ronin, sworn to avenge Lord Asano against the treacherous Kira, Matahachiro’s small role in their noble quest will revive his bushido ideals. Sword in hand, he will seek his own bloody justice!