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Release Year1990
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
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DirectorKeiichirō Yoshida
WritersKeiichirō Yoshida
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsBaian the Assassin
About Baian the Assassin
Fujieda Baian is admired during the day as a skilled acupuncturist. However, his nighttime persona is that of a highly skilled assassin. For money, he eliminates those whose existence is considered harmful, quietly disposing of them. One night, Baian is mistaken for another doctor by the young swordsman Kosugi Jūgorō and is attacked. He manages to avoid harm, but the doctor Kosugi originally intended to target is connected to the assassination target assigned by Baian’s boss, Hanzaemon Otowa. Baian and his companion Hikojiro begin investigating their target, Chōbei Izuyaya, the owner of a candle shop...
Directed by Keiichirō Yoshida, Baian the Assassin leans on a strong ensemble — Ken Watanabe, Isao Hashizume, Jun Miho — 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 screen titles of 1990.
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