Movie

Legend of the Eight Samurai

★ 5.8(34)19832h 13m

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Good to know

Director: Kinji Fukasaku
Release date: 1983-12-10
Runtime: 2h 13m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toei Company

Legend of the Eight Samurai — trailer

About Legend of the Eight Samurai

Legend of the Eight Samurai is a 1983 movie in the Fantasy, Adventure and Action genres, directed by Kinji Fukasaku, starring Hiroko Yakushimaru, Hiroyuki Sanada and Sonny Chiba. It has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 34 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Legend of the Eight Samurai in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The evil Hikita clan rises from the dead to fulfill a curse on the Satomi clan by restoring the face of their warlord by using the skin of Princess Shizu. In the process of trying to capture her, the clan murders her entire family, but Princess Shizu escapes their clutches. She enlists the aid of eight samurai warriors, possessors of powerful magic crystal, led by Dosetsu (Sonny Chiba!) to help rescue the remaining members of her court and revenge her family. Along the way, they must fight undead warriors, evil spirits, poisonous beauties and a giant centipede.

Cast

Hiroko Yakushimaru

Princess Shizu

Hiroyuki Sanada

Inue Shinbei Masashi

Sonny Chiba

Inuyama Dosetsu Tadatomo

Minori Terada

Inumura Daikaku Masanori

Masaki Kyomoto

Inuzuka Shino Moritaka

Etsuko Shihomi

Inusaka Keno Tanetomo

Takuya Fukuhara

Inukawa Sosuke Yoshito

Shunsuke Kariya

Inuta Kobungo Yasuyori

Kenji Ohba

Inukai Genpachi Nobufuchi

Keiko Matsuzaka

Princess Fuse (voice)

Mari Natsuki

Tamazusa

Yūki Meguro

Hikita Gonnokami Motofuji

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Legend of the Eight Samurai in Mexico?+

Legend of the Eight Samurai is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Legend of the Eight Samurai on Netflix?+

Legend of the Eight Samurai is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Legend of the Eight Samurai?+

Legend of the Eight Samurai has a runtime of 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

Who stars in Legend of the Eight Samurai?+

Legend of the Eight Samurai stars Hiroko Yakushimaru, Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba, Minori Terada and Masaki Kyomoto.

When did Legend of the Eight Samurai come out?+

Legend of the Eight Samurai is a 1983 movie directed by Kinji Fukasaku.

What genre is Legend of the Eight Samurai?+

Legend of the Eight Samurai is Fantasy, Adventure and Action film.

Who directed Legend of the Eight Samurai?+

Legend of the Eight Samurai was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.