Swordsman For Hire
Overview
After witnessing his chief retainer’s plot to murder their lord, Matahachiro fled to lose himself in Edo’s crowded streets. By day he sells his sword skills to the highest bidder. By night he fights for his life against deadly swordsmen his clan sends to silence him. His samurai spirit is at its lowest ebb, his only solace a lovely female ninja, his paramour and potentially his deadly enemy. But as Edo witnesses the unfolding of the legendary vendetta of 47 Ronin, sworn to avenge Lord Asano against the treacherous Kira, Matahachiro’s small role in their noble quest will revive his bushido ideals. Sword in hand, he will seek his own bloody justice!
About Swordsman For Hire (1989)
Released in 1989, Swordsman For Hire is a drama film from Nippon Television Network Corporation (Japan). It was directed by Hitoshi Ōzu and written by Bull Ishihara. The cast is led by Ryotaro Sugi, Raita Ryu, Akiko Kana, Hajime Hana and Hirotaro Honda. With a runtime of 1h 28m, the film averages 10.0/10 across 1 TMDB ratings.
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