Slaughter in the Snow (1973)

Slaughter in the Snow (1973) poster

In feudal Japan, women are vulnerable, in need of protection, and capable of deception. Jokichi of Mikogami, a drifter, has not yet fully revenged the death of his wife and son. He searches for Kunisada Chuji, who in turn has hired the knife-throwing Windmill Kobunji to kill him. Kobunji and Jokichi meet in the winter, near Sasago Pass, when both have rescued women: Jokichi has saved the lute-playing Oyae whose clan and whose lover want her dead; Kobunji has rescued Oharu, a well-born woman married to an innkeeper. Is this rescue a whim or something deeper? And why does Jokichi become the consumptive Kobunji's protector? What ultimately will Jokichi do about Oyae?

Director: Kazuo Ikehiro
Genre: Action
Runtime: 83 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Kōzō Okazaki
Production: Tokyo Eiga
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action

Keywords

samurai, revenge, jidaigeki, chanbara

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slaughter in the Snow about?
In feudal Japan, women are vulnerable, in need of protection, and capable of deception. Jokichi of Mikogami, a drifter, has not yet fully revenged the death of his wife and son. He searches for Kunisada Chuji, who in turn has hired the knife-throwing Windmill Kobunji to kill him. Kobunji and Jokichi meet in the winter, near Sasago Pass, when both have rescued women: Jokichi has saved the lute-playing Oyae whose clan and whose lover want her dead; Kobunji has rescued Oharu, a well-born woman married to an innkeeper. Is this rescue a whim or something deeper? And why does Jokichi become the consumptive Kobunji's protector? What ultimately will Jokichi do about Oyae?
Who directed Slaughter in the Snow?
Slaughter in the Snow was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
Who stars in Slaughter in the Snow?
Slaughter in the Snow stars Yoshio Harada, Hajime Araki, Kai Ato, Gen Takamori, Toshio Hosoi, Renji Ishibashi.
How long is Slaughter in the Snow?
Slaughter in the Snow has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Slaughter in the Snow?
Slaughter in the Snow is a Action film.
Where was Slaughter in the Snow produced?
Slaughter in the Snow was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Slaughter in the Snow?
The themes of Slaughter in the Snow include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action.