Movie

Baian the Assassin: Showdown

19931h 35m

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Director: Haruhiko Mimura
Release date: 1993-10-06
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan

About Baian the Assassin: Showdown

Baian the Assassin: Showdown is a 1993 movie, directed by Haruhiko Mimura, starring Ken Watanabe, Isao Hashizume and Kunie Tanaka. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Baian the Assassin: Showdown in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Fujieda Baian is admired during the day as a skilled acupuncturist. However, at night, he is a highly skilled assassin, taking on contracts to quietly eliminate those whose existence is deemed toxic to society. Baian's latest target, assigned by his boss Otowa, is Shirakoya Kikuemon, the head of a powerful organization in Osaka. In the past, Baian had been indebted to Shirakoya, but due to a conflict involving the swordsman Kosugi Jūgorō, their relationship has turned adversarial. After his lover is abducted, Shirakoya storms into Edo. With his life now targeted, Baian resolves to confront Shirakoya in a desperate final showdown.

Cast

Ken Watanabe

Dr. Baian

Isao Hashizume

Kunie Tanaka

Mikijiro Hira

Jun Miho

Hiroshi Abe

Takuzō Kawatani

Haruko Satsuki

Ryoko Tateishi

Hiroshi Arikawa

Mitsutaka Tachikawa

Tadayoshi Ueda

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Baian the Assassin: Showdown in Taiwan?+

Baian the Assassin: Showdown is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Taiwan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Baian the Assassin: Showdown on Netflix?+

Baian the Assassin: Showdown is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now.

How long is Baian the Assassin: Showdown?+

Baian the Assassin: Showdown has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Baian the Assassin: Showdown?+

Baian the Assassin: Showdown stars Ken Watanabe, Isao Hashizume, Kunie Tanaka, Mikijiro Hira and Jun Miho.

When did Baian the Assassin: Showdown come out?+

Baian the Assassin: Showdown is a 1993 movie directed by Haruhiko Mimura.

Who directed Baian the Assassin: Showdown?+

Baian the Assassin: Showdown was directed by Haruhiko Mimura.