新吾番外勝負(1964)

剧情简介

This is the tale of seven master swordsmen who band together to play an active 　　role against the group planning to kill the 8th Tokugawa Shogun, Yoshimune and 　　take over his position. Included in the group are a chivalrous robber, a highly 　　skilled magistrate, and a masterless samurai for hire, just to name a few. The 　　screenplay is based on the novel "Kisaragi Kenshi" written by the distinguished 　　author Yasusuke Gomi. Some of the greatest luminaries of the silver screen star 　　in this highly entertaining production, as the Owari Clan aims to annihilate the 　　Tokugawa Shogunate by sending men to Kodenmacho Prison to start a riot. 　　Meanwhile, chief government magistrate Echizen O'Okahas become suspicious 　　of what's going on, and has begun to investigate. The master of Mikazuki Castle, 　　Tsukinosuke Ryudo, who is an official in Aki (old name for Hiroshima), and 　　Yoshimune's best friend is called upon to help. Can he save the life of his friend, 　　or will the evil plot win out? An All-star cast and lots of action makes this movie 　　into a real treat for any fan of samurai cinema! 　　Directed by: Sadatsugu Matsuda 　　Cast: Hashizo Okawa, Junko Fuji, Kunie Tanaka, Hiroki Matsukata, Ryohei Ushida