Shogun’s Samurai (Limited Edition, Region B) w/SLIP

Shoguns Samuraialso known asThe Yagyu Clan Conspiracy is one of Kinji Fukasakus most revered forays into thechanbaraor samurai genre: a twisting tale of political intrigue and bloody betrayal starringKinnosuke Yorozuya(The Fall of Ako Castle),Hiroki Matsukata(Battles Without Honor and Humanity) and the incomparableShinichi Sonny Chiba(The Street Fighter) in its lead roles.

During the Edo period, shogun Hidetada Tokugawa is killed, poisoned by an unknown assailant. In the aftermath of his death, a vicious power struggle breaks out between his two sons Tadanaga (Teruhiko Saigo) and Iemitsu (Matsukata), who is suspected of having arranged his fathers murder. As the conflict between the two brothers intensifies and their fathers former allies are forced to choose sides, samurai Munenori Yagyu (Yorozuya) and his own sons Jubei (Chiba) and Munefuyu (Kentaro Kudo) become embroiled in the conflict until it reaches its bitter end.

Featuring Chibas first portrayal of the legendary samurai Jubei Mitsuyoshi Yagyu (a character he would later return to in FukasakusSamurai Reincarnation),Shoguns Samuraistands withThe Fall of Ako Castleas one of its directors finest and most accomplished samurai epics. TheMasters of Cinemais proud to present this landmarkchanbarafilm on Blu-ray for the first time in the UK.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• Limited edition [2000 copies]
• Limited O-card slipcase featuring new artwork by John Dunn strictly exclusive to this edition only
• Limited edition booklet featuring new writing by on the film by Jonathan Clements
• 1080p HD presentation from a 4K restoration by Toei
• Uncompressed original Japanese mono audio
• Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release
• New video essay by Japanese cinema expect Joe Hickinbottom
• New interview with East Asian film expert Tony Rayns
• Original theatrical trailer