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Release Year1990
Runtime1h 59m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Adventure, Fantasy
Votes12
DirectorKaizo Hayashi
WritersKaizo Hayashi, Arata Tendo
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Legend of Zipang
About The Legend of Zipang
A samurai outlaw on the run with his motley clan falls for the bounty hunter who's trailing him to the untold riches of a mythical city of gold.
Directed by Kaizo Hayashi, The Legend of Zipang leans on a strong ensemble — Masahiro Takashima, Narumi Yasuda, Shiro Sano — 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 1990.
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