13 Assassins Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Take Up Your Sword.

Last modified: May. 22, 2011

13 Assassins

Director: Takashi Miike

Starring: Koji Yakusho

R Action 2 hrs, 6 m

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

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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The lead cast starring in 13 Assassins.

The 13 Assassins behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Takashi Miike last directed First Love and Blade of the Immortal.

What we know about the 13 Assassins movie production.

Dec 2004

Completed

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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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When was the film released?

13 Assassins was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, April 29, 2011. in around 3 theaters There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including Fast Five, Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil and Prom.