Review of Shogun Assassin (1980) by Diego O — 27 Jun 2007

One of tha illest kung-fu/samurai/martial arts movie ever made! Cop it if you are a Wu-Tang or Gza fan!

This review of Shogun Assassin (1980) was written by Diego O on 27 Jun 2007.

Shogun Assassin has generally received very positive reviews.

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As an American release of several of the Lone Wolf and Cub movies combined into one, Shogun Assassin is an exceptionally thrilling and well…

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By Screen N (14) on 08 May 2012

Amazing! Basically Kill Bill volume One copies the stylized violence. If you want more of the background check out the Lone Wolf and Cub miniseries…

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By David D (2,198) on 27 Apr 2011

Awesome samurai action, hilarious dubbed voices and a baby that rolls around in a carriage with razor blades on it. Priceless…

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