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Release Year2001
Runtime2h 18m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, History
Votes43
DirectorGakuryu Ishii
WritersGorô Nakajima, Gakuryu Ishii
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGojoe: Spirit War Chronicle
About Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle
Benkei, a master fighter and killer, vows never to take another life after his conversion to Buddhism. His faith in pacifism, however, is shaken and ultimately broken by the attacks from a trio of fighters known only as the demons. Taking up his sword once more, he sets out to end their murderous terror.
Directed by Gakuryu Ishii, Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle leans on a strong ensemble — Tadanobu Asano, Masatoshi Nagase, Daisuke Ryū — 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 2001.
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