Review of Shogun Assassin (1980) by Donato L — 11 Jun 2007

Too bad it's banned in the states: This is a sweet movie filled with classic action scenes!

This review of Shogun Assassin (1980) was written by Donato L on 11 Jun 2007.

Shogun Assassin has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 Jonathan F (507) on 22 May 2012

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By Tom K (632) on 24 Mar 2011

If by the first 10 minutes of viewing Shogun Assassin you fail to recognize the grindhouse awesomeness of it, I leave you with a few options…

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Crazy Violent but fun as hell action-packed film that combines some movies together. It could've been a disaster but it works…

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By Tsz Yeung Yvonne P (163) on 17 Jan 2015

It is funny to watch this film. They speak English?? The action sequences are great…

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By Kit L (38) on 07 Feb 2015

Man walking around with baby cart fending off ninja assassins...baby cart has sword and knife projectiles... what's not to like…

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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 Katy R (163) on 24 Jan 2011

Everyone should see this movie. This movie is so badass, I'm willing to go track down the Japanese films it was edited from…

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By Momin K (53) on 18 Sep 2010

Pivotal movie for the kung fu genre...classic…

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