Project Detail

Thirteen Assassins

Synopsis

Based on a true story about a samurai who leads a band of thirteen warriors on a suicide mission to kill a corrupt young lord. A remake of Eichi Kudo.

Details

Year
2010
Type of film
Features
Director
Takashi Miike
Producer
Toshiaki Nakazawa
Screenwriter
Takashi Miike and Daisuke Tengan
Principal cast
Takashi Miike and Daisuke Tengan

Genre

Production Status

Production Company

Sales Company

Hanway Films

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