Shura

"This world is a sea of blood."

Jan 13 1974 N/A 2h 14m
Drama, Horror

Tells the story of the samurai Gengobe, who seeks revenge after falling prey to the schemes of a geisha and her husband.

Plot

Gengobe Satsuma, an exiled samurai cast out as an Asano clan retainer is given a second chance to join his brothers in arms to become the 48th Ronin against the Shogunate. His faithful servant gathers the 100 ryo required for his acceptance. Gengobe is also in love with a greedy geisha named Koman. About to be sold to another man, Gengobe learns that for him to keep her, her debt is exactly 100 ryo.

Written by

Nanboku Tsuruya, Shûji Ishizawa, Toshio Matsumoto

Directed by

Toshio Matsumoto

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Art Theatre Guild, Matsumoto Production Company

Languages

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
3,144
Average Rating
7.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA