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Release Year1974
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAction
Votes4
DirectorTakashi Harada
WritersSadao Nakajima, Takeo Kaneko
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBohachi Bushido: The Villain
About Bohachi Bushido: The Villain
The Bohachi Clan, the most vile, corrupt organization with ties deep in the Shogunate, have controlled the flesh trade in Japan for generations. When threatened by a competitor, they employ Saburai, a nihilistic ronin on the verge of self destruction. Blood gushes and limbs fly for anyone who stands against Saburai as he instills the Way of the Bohachi.
Directed by Takashi Harada, Bohachi Bushido: The Villain leans on a strong ensemble — Gorō Ibuki, Emi Jo, Keiko Aikawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1974.
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