Review of Shogun Assassin (1980) by Damien H — 18 Sep 2007

GZA, Kill Bill, and Ultraviolet all sampled from this amazing movie. Great fight scenes, and who doesnt love that little kid.

This review of Shogun Assassin (1980) was written by Damien H on 18 Sep 2007.

Shogun Assassin has generally received very positive reviews.

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Waaaaaaauuuu pelicula de samurai y muy gore…

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São geralmente bastante inferiores os filmes que conhecem novas montagens para se adaptarem a este ou aquele mercado…

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This is probably the only dubbed into English flick that I like and I actually prefer it over 'Baby-Cart at the River Styx…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 30 Jan 2014

It's just amateurish and cheesy and nasty…

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By Andrew L (1,755) on 27 Apr 2011

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