13 Assassins

Directed by Takeshi Miike

Japan 1844, a council of elders decides that the depraved and corrupt Lord Naritsugu must be killed before he can achieve high office. To do so they hire retired samurai Shinzaemon to gather a band of assassins. Part Seven Samurai, part A Touch of Zen, with this epic period drama Japanese iconoclast Takashi Miike delivers one of the most exciting and visually stunning films of the year.

Duration:
125 minutes

Languages:
Japanese

Country of origin:
Japan

Year of production:
2010