Films like Samurai Marathon

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   Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

   Film · 2012 · also action and history

   In 1868, after the Bakumatsu war ends, the ex-assassin Kenshin Himura traverses Japan with an inverted sword, to defend the needy without killing.

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   Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

   Film · 2014 · also action and drama

   Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin l...

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   Rurouni Kenshin: The Final

   Film · 2021 · also action and drama

   In 1879, Kenshin and his allies face their strongest enemy yet: his former brother-in-law Enishi Yukishiro and his minions, who've vowed their revenge.

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   13 Assassins

   Film · 2010 · also action and drama

   A bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from a...

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   The Tale of Zatoichi

   Film · 1962 · also action and drama

   The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is bre...

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   Blade of the Immortal

   Film · 2017 · also action and drama

   Manji, a highly skilled samurai, becomes cursed with immortality after a legendary battle. Haunted by the brutal murder of his sister, Manji knows that only fighting evil...

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   Afro Samurai: Resurrection

   Film · 2009 · also action and drama

   Afro Samurai avenged his father and found a life of peace. But the legendary master is forced back into the game by a beautiful and deadly woman from his past. The sparks...

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   Taboo

   Film · 1999 · also drama and history

   Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are br...

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   Killing

   Film · 2018 · also action and drama

   In mid-19th century Edo period, a masterless rōnin named Mokunoshin Tsuzuki resides in a peaceful village among those he helps. However, as the prevalent peace and tranqu...

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    Harakiri

    Film · 1962 · also action and drama

    Down-on-his-luck veteran Tsugumo Hanshirō enters the courtyard of the prosperous House of Iyi. Unemployed, and with no family, he hopes to find a place to commit seppuku—...

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