13 Assassins Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Take Up Your Sword.

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Last modified: May. 22, 2011

13 Assassins

Release Date: Friday, April 29, 2011 NYC/LA

Director: Takashi Miike

Starring: Koji Yakusho

R Action 2 hrs, 6 m

3.88 / 5.0

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a war-torn future.

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Who stars in 13 Assassins – Cast List

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Koji Yakusho
... Shinzaemon Shimada

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Who is making 13 Assassins – Crew List

A look at 13 Assassins behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Takashi Miike last helmed First Love and Blade of the Immortal.

Director: Takashi Miike
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Magnet Releasing
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the 13 Assassins

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for sequences of blood violence, some disturbing images and brief nudity
Runtime: 2 hrs, 6 m
Tagline: Take Up Your Sword.
Also known as: Jusan-Nin No Shikaku
Language: English

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13 Assassins Release Date: When was the film released?

13 Assassins was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, April 29 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 3 theaters. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Fast Five, Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil and Dylan Dog: Dead of Night.