The Legend of the Eight Samurai

Year:1983

Directed:Kinji Fukasaku

Genre:Adventure Fantasy Action Drama

Runtime:133 min

Country:Japan

Language:Japanese

Subtitles:English



Eight mysterious crystals from the body of a long-dead princess now identify the eight samurai who are destined to help a beautiful young princess overcome a curse on her family.

They go against an evil queen who bathes in blood to retain her youthfulness. The queen and her son live in a castle protected by many monsters and goblins and assorted apparitions,

including giant flying snakes. Many swords, lots of sorcery and plenty of blood.