Shinobi No Mono 5 Return of Mist Saizo

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Shinobi No Mono 5 Return of Mist Saizo
Period covered 1616 On May 8th 1615 the summer campaign of Osaka has reached the climax This film takes place immediately following Ninja 4 Mist Saizo Last of The Ninja Staying one step ahead of the Shoguns forces Mist Saizo tries to save the Sanada Clan and avenge the death of his lord by assassinating the first Tokugawa Shogun Following the first four films in this remarkable series more previously unknown Ninja skills are shown to the world for the first time The action heats up as Saizo singlehandedly attacks the Shoguns Palace

Shinobi No Mono Collection

'Ninja, Band of Assassins' ('Shinobi no Mono', A.K.A 'Tales of The Ninja' or 'The Ninja') is a series of eight jidaigeki (Japanese historical dramas (see the films for plot summaries) which were released in Japan over a four year period from 1962 to 1966 by Daiei Pictures. The plot of the first few films focuses on a ninja named Ishikawa Goemon and his struggle to survive during Japan's warring states period. The films star Ichikawa Raizo (of Nemuri Kyoshiro / Sleepy Eyes of Death fame) who plays Ishikawa Goemon as well as several other characters throughout the series, such as Kirigakure Saizo, Hattori Hanzo & Fuma Kotaro. Wakayama Tomisaburo (of Kozure Ookami / Lone Wolf and Cub fame) also appears in the first four movies.

Movie Details

Original Language:Japanese
Production Companies:Daiei Film
Movie Tags:samurai, ninja, historical