The Shogun's Vault I

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The Shogun's Vault I
NR 1 hr 31 minAction, HistoryThe Shogun's Vault Collection PosterPart of The Shogun's Vault Collection
Tomizo, a master storehouse-breaker who has been released from prison in Denmacho after serving five years plans to break into the Edo Castle gold storehouse to avenge the death of his father, who died a violent death at a gold mine on Sado Island. With the help of Hanji, a playboy who took care of him in prison, as his partner, Tomizo decides on the night of fireworks to be held in Edo Castle as the day to carry out his plan. Kanpei, a wise man, is suspicious of the plan.
StarringKyôko KishidaMasayo UtsunomiyaShin Kishida
DirectorGokinzo Yaburi

Movie Details

Original Language:Japanese
Production Companies:Toei Company
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The Shogun's Vault Collection

"The Shogun's Vault" is a Japanese film series starring the renowned actor Tomisaburo Wakayama. The series, set in the Edo period, revolves around the intricate and often perilous world of the Tokugawa shogunate's finances. Tomisaburo Wakayama plays the role of a formidable samurai tasked with protecting the shogun's treasure vaults from various threats. The series was produced between 1971 and 1973, a period known for its vibrant and prolific era in Japanese cinema. As the guardian of these vast riches, Wakayama's character must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with political intrigue, betrayal, and relentless enemies who seek to seize the shogunate's wealth for their own purposes. The series combines intense action sequences, showcasing Wakayama's impressive martial arts skills, with a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of loyalty, honor, and duty.