Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel (1993)

Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel (1993) poster

This is a standalone movie, based on the long-running television series about Shogun Yoshimune. When the very foundation of the government is shaken by a counter-feiting scandal, Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune must take to the road as an itinerant ronin in order to find out who's behind the conspiracy. Meanwhile, a woman acting as an avenging angel begins assassin-ating the suspects in the case, causing Yoshimune to not only find his original quarry, but to help her get her revenge against those corrupt individuals that had murdered her family when she was only a child. Matsudaira Ken shines in his most famous role, the 'Roughneck' Shogun who travels the country seeking to stomp out evil and corruption.

Director: Masatake Matsuo
Genre: History, Drama, Action, TV Movie
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Martial Arts Showdown, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Code and Warrior Honor, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan

Keywords

samurai, shogun

More Films by Director: Masatake Matsuo
More Films in Genre: History, Drama, Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel about?
This is a standalone movie, based on the long-running television series about Shogun Yoshimune. When the very foundation of the government is shaken by a counter-feiting scandal, Shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune must take to the road as an itinerant ronin in order to find out who's behind the conspiracy. Meanwhile, a woman acting as an avenging angel begins assassin-ating the suspects in the case, causing Yoshimune to not only find his original quarry, but to help her get her revenge against those corrupt individuals that had murdered her family when she was only a child. Matsudaira Ken shines in his most famous role, the 'Roughneck' Shogun who travels the country seeking to stomp out evil and corruption.
Who directed Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel?
Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel was directed by Masatake Matsuo.
Who stars in Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel?
Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel stars Ken Matsudaira, Tadashi Yokouchi, Takayuki Godai, Tsukasa Itou, Yasushi Ono, Yōko Asaji.
How long is Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel?
Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel?
Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel is a History, Drama, Action, TV Movie film.
Where was Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel produced?
Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel?
The themes of Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel include: Martial Arts Showdown, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Bushido Code and Warrior Honor, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan.