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Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1973)

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NR 1 hr 23 minAug 23rd, 1973Action, DramaLone Wolf and Cub Collection PosterPart of Lone Wolf and Cub Collection
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In this first film of the Lone Wolf and Cub series, adapted from the manga by Kazuo Koike, we are told the story of the Lone Wolf and Cub's origin. Ogami Itto, the official Shogunate executioner, has been framed for disloyalty to the Shogunate by the Yagyu clan, against whom he now is waging a one-man war, along with his infant son, Daigoro.
StarringTomisaburō WakayamaFumio WatanabeTomoko Mayama
DirectorKenji Misumi

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 23rd, 1973 - Buy Tickets
Original Language:Japanese
Production Companies:Katsu Production, TOHO
Movie Tags:
japanjidaigekisamuraiassassinedo periodchanbarachambara

Lone Wolf and Cub Collection

Movies in the Lone Wolf and Cub series, also known as Sword of Vengeance or Baby Cart. The tale of a renegade samurai fighting for revenge alongside his young son. Bloodshed is non stop as they fight through an everlasting gob of enemies, aided by a variety of weapons. Shogun Assassin and Shogun Assassin 2 are not included as they are merely USA released compilations or versions of movies in this series.