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Availability: Out Of Print - This title is currently unavailable and/or out of print. Other versions may still be available; and will be listed on the right side of your screen. AKA: Legend Of The 8 Samurai || Legend Of 8 Samurai [VHE DVD Title] || Legend Of Eight Samurai || Satomi Hakkenden Director: Kinji Fukasaku  ||  Haruki Kadokawa Released: 1984 [Japan] Genre: Action/Adventure     Sub-Genre: Martial Arts Keywords:  Revenge || Royalty || Samurai || Security / Bodyguard

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Plot:	Princess Hiroku Yokoshimaru's family is wiped out, along with her bodyguards. All that stands between the princess and certain death is an inexperienced young samurai. Chiba must battle an octet of phantom warriors, a witch, and a killer centipede!
Overview:	Satomi Hakkenden mixes elements of fantasy, romance, adventure and traditional Samurai drama (Chambara). Inspired by the massive 106 volume 1814 epic Japanese novel "Nanso Satomi Hakkenden", by Takizawa (Kyokutei) Bakin, Satomi Hakkenden modernizes and reinterprets the legend of the eight "Dog" heroes of the Satomi Clan of Awa Province. Upon her tragic death Princess Fume gives birth to the Hakkenshi (Eight Samurai) whose spirits are reincarnated in human form carrying mystic crystal beads signifying the virtues of Confucianism. Shizu (Yakushimaru, Hikoro) is a descendant of Princess Fume and is being hunted by the sinister forces of the Hikita Clan, whose Black magic-wielding, Lady Tamazusa (Natsuki, Mari) needs Shizu's blood to give herself eternal beauty. Enter the Hakkenshi who attempts to protect Shizu's from Tamazusa's minions and her Black Magic-spawned threats. During the course of their adventures, Shizu falls in love with one of her protectors, the wild-child Shinbei (Sanada, Hiroyuki) who just happens to be the bastard son of Lady Tamazusa. Producer Hiroyuki Kadokawa and legendary maverick director Kinji Fukusaku team-up with star Sonny Chiba to bring together this special-effects laden sensation.
Cast:	Sonny Chiba  ||  Hiroyuki Sanada (Henry Sanada)  ||  Etsuko Shihomi (Sue Shiomi)  ||  Yuki Meguro  ||  Masaki Kyomoto  ||  Mari Natsuki  ||  Kenji Ohba  ||  Nagare Hagiwara  ||  Hiroko Yakushimaru (Click any actor to search for more of their movies!)
Running Time:	130 mins. (approx.)
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	None
Distributor:	Brentwood Home Video/Deimos  [A USA-Based Distributor]
Rating:	PG - "Parental Guidance Suggested: Some material may not be suitable for children."