The Great Killing
1964
⭐7.3(25 votes)
1h 58m
ActionDrama
Overview
A cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate in the 17th century. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shogun's 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.
About The Great Killing
The Great Killing (1964) is a Action, Drama film that follows a cynical samurai is left as the sole survivor to fulfill a plot to assassinate the puppet of a villain intent on usurping the shogunate in the 17th century. A Shogunate Elder connives to rule Japan by making his puppet, the Shogun's 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. Currently, you can watch The Great Killing on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 25 votes. Fans of action movies may also want to explore similar titles below.
