Review of Samurai Rebellion (1967) by Zack B — 31 Jul 2013

Not only one of the most effecting samurai films of all time, but one of the most elegantly and pointedly filmed movies of all time.

This review of Samurai Rebellion (1967) was written by Zack B on 31 Jul 2013.

Samurai Rebellion has generally received very positive reviews.

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