Review of Samurai Rebellion (1967) by Matthew G — 24 Nov 2011

The characters in this movie broke the number 1 rule of Samurai movies: don't fuck with Toshiro Mifune.

This review of Samurai Rebellion (1967) was written by Matthew G on 24 Nov 2011.

Samurai Rebellion has generally received very positive reviews.

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