Shogun Assassin (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1980, Shogun Assassin is an action film directed by Robert Houston, running about 85 minutes. “He whips out his sword and relieves his victims of their heads!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Shogun who grew paranoid as he became senile sent his ninjas to kill his samurai. They failed but did kill the samurai’s wife. The samurai swore to avenge the death of his wife and roams the countryside with his toddler son in search of vengeance.
Who’s in it. Shogun Assassin stars Tomisaburô Wakayama as Ogami Itto, Akihiro Tomikawa as Daigoro Ogami, Kayo Matsuo as Supreme Ninja and Minoru Oki as Master of Death, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Shogun Assassin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shogun Assassin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shogun Assassin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shogun Assassin (1980)?
- In US, Shogun Assassin is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shogun Assassin worth watching?
- Shogun Assassin holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shogun Assassin?
- Shogun Assassin stars Tomisaburô Wakayama, Akihiro Tomikawa, Kayo Matsuo, Minoru Oki and Shin Kishida.
- When was Shogun Assassin released?
- Shogun Assassin was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.