The Great Killing 1964
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What is The Great Killing?
The Great Killing is a 1964 film directed by Eiichi Kudo, falling into the genres of action, adventure, and drama with a runtime of one hour and fifty-eight minutes. Set in the seventeenth century, the story follows a cynical samurai who is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1964
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 118 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 3, 1964
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Toei Company
- Genres
- Action, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10 from 25 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~118 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Toei Company
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Overview
The Great Killing is a 1964 film directed by Eiichi Kudo, falling into the genres of action, adventure, and drama with a runtime of one hour and fifty-eight minutes. Set in the seventeenth century, the story follows a cynical samurai who is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shoguns brother Tsunashige, the next Shogun. The best strategist in Japan, Yamaga, leads a plot to stop the Elder, but his cabal is betrayed and most of the conspirators are captured and tortured. The film stars Kôtarô Satomi, Chôichirô Kawarasaki, Mikijirô Hira, and Nami Munakata.
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“A gripping exploration of action and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Great Killing worth watching?
The Great Killing holds a community rating of 7.3/10 based on 25 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Great Killing and when was it released?
The Great Killing is a feature film with a runtime of 118 minutes. It was released in 1964. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Great Killing?
The Great Killing was directed by Eiichi Kudō.
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