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Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron

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Kumokiri Nizaemon, a former samurai warrior, has abandoned his class to become the leader of a gang of thieves. He leads his outlaws in an attempt to rob the castle of his former clan.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1978-07-01

Runtime: 163 mins

Director: Hideo Gosha

Writer: Kaneo Ikegami

Spoken language: 日本語

Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama

Original title: Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron

Production Companies: Shochiku, Haiyuza Theater Company

Production Countries: Japan

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