Onmitsu Kenshi

Onmitsu Kenshi was created by the same crew credited with the popular early 60s Japanese TV series, The Samurai aka Spy Swordsman. It became extremely popular kids TV Shintaro a cult phenomenon down here in OZ . As the series ran Toei Company produced in 1964 two black-and-white action features based on characters from the series . This first film, titled Onmitsu Kenshi , concerns a group of daimyo led by the Lord of Owari who are involved in a conspiracy to overthrow the shogun.. Featuring the great actor Ose Koichi who plays Shintaro Akikusa , he is a fearless Samurai who finds himself in the centre of political intrigue amidst a deadly clash between the shadow forces of the Iga and Koga ninja clans. The dark tale is action packed, and certainly is on a level that is not suitable for kids. As the duelling forces clash with stunning viciousness, the body count starts to rapidly mount, much blood is drawn often with gruesome detail. The story plot may be a bit thin, however it is exciting atmospheric ninja samurai drama, dramatically filmed with an outstanding cast . hard to believe no votes here ? . Highly Recommended Classic Japanese Cinema !!