The Shogun's Vault III(1983)

Name: The Shogun's Vault III
Director: Yoshiyuki Kuroda
Released: 1983-01-14
Cast: Tomisaburō Wakayama, Yoichi Hayashi, Hiroko Kino, Minoru Ōki, Noboru Umezawa

01/14/1983 (US)Drama, Action1h 32m

Overview

Ichibei, a thief known as "Yami no Kiba," and his daughter Oasa are caught by members of a street performer family with a nationwide organization when the kite they are riding falls deep into the mountains of Owari. Nitayu, the key person in the clan, learns of Ichibei's obsession to avenge his father's murder by the Tokugawas and promises to help him. When Ichibei learns of Shogun Ienari's plan to transport a pure gold statue of Prince Ieyasu from Sunpu to Edo Castle, he joins forces with the bandit Kojiro to steal it. ......

Motohiro Torii

Screenplay

Yoshiyuki Kuroda

Director

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Tomisaburō Wakayama

Yoichi Hayashi

Hiroko Kino

Minoru Ōki

Noboru Umezawa

Tetsurō Sagawa

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Part of the The Shogun's Vault Collection

"The Shogun's Vault" is a Japanese film series starring the renowned actor Tomisaburo Wakayama. The series, set in the Edo period, revolves around the intricate and often perilous world of the Tokugawa shogunate's finances. Tomisaburo Wakayama plays the role of a formidable samurai tasked with protecting the shogun's treasure vaults from various threats. The series was produced between 1971 and 1973, a period known for its vibrant and prolific era in Japanese cinema. As the guardian of these vast riches, Wakayama's character must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with political intrigue, betrayal, and relentless enemies who seek to seize the shogunate's wealth for their own purposes. The series combines intense action sequences, showcasing Wakayama's impressive martial arts skills, with a gripping narrative that delves into the complexities of loyalty, honor, and duty.