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Director:
Hiroshi Inagaki
Writers:
Kyu Fujiki (writer)
Ichirô Miyagawa (writer)
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Release Date:
18 December 1970 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Drama more
Plot:
In the Edo period, a nameless ronin accepts an assignment to go to a mountain pass and wait. Near the... more | add synopsis
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Ambush (USA) (original subtitled version)
Ambush at Blood Pass (UK) (DVD title)
Incident at Blood Island
Incident at Blood Pass
The Ambush
The Ambush: Incident at Blood Pass (International: English title)
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Runtime:
117 min
Country:
Japan
Language:
Japanese
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Australia:M

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Follows Tsubaki Sanjûrô (1962) more

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Samurai drama bears repeat viewings, 16 September 2002
Author: gkbazalo from Scottsdale, AZ

Mifune and Katsu made two movies together around 1970, this one and Zatoichi vs Yojimbo, an entry in the "blind swordsman" series. This one has significantly better direction (not surprising since Inagaki is one of the best) and production values and a more interesting ensemble of characters. For fans of the Zatoichi series, its fun seeing Katsu in such a different role. Mifune plays his usual laconic yojimbo character, however, a little more serious-minded than usual. The plot structure reminded me of Petrified Forest as a diverse group of characters assemble at the remote inn run by a miserly old man together with his romantically minded granddaughter. I like this film more each time I watch it due to the eccentric characters and their interactions. Although it's not an A list film on a par with many of Kurosawa, Kobayashi or even others by Inagaki (Samurai trilogy, Chushingura) its well done and fun. Definitely recommended for fans of Mifune and samurai movies.

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