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The evil Hikita clan rises from the dead to fulfill a curse on the Satomi clan by restoring the face of their warlord by using the skin of Princess Shizu. In the process of trying to capture her, the clan murders her entire family, but Princess Shizu escapes their clutches. She enlists the aid of eight samurai warriors, possessors of powerful magic crystal, led by Dosetsu (Sonny Chiba!) to help rescue the remaining members of her court and revenge her family. Along the way, they must fight undead warriors, evil spirits, poisonous beauties and a giant centipede.
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The evil Hikita clan rises from the dead to fulfill a curse on the Satomi clan by restoring the face of their warlord by using the skin of Princess Shizu. In the process of trying to capture her, the clan murders her entire family, but Princess Shizu escapes their clutches. She...
Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) was directed by Kinji Fukasaku. The film is a Fantasy, Adventure production with a runtime of 2h 13m, rated 5.7/10.
Legend of the Eight Samurai runs 2h 13m (133 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.7/10 from 32 votes. Genre: Fantasy, Adventure.
Legend of the Eight Samurai is rated 5.7/10 by 32 viewers — below average. A good pick for Fantasy and Adventure fans.