SEVENTEEN NINJA | 1990 • Jidaigeki Special • Subtitles

As the death of the second Tokugawa Shogun, Hidetada, draws near, Suruga domain chief retainer Imamura Zusho plots to oust the rightful heir, Iemitsu, and install Iemitsu's younger brother, Tadanaga, as the third Shogun. To this end, he gathers a signed pledge of rebellion from the regional lords of the western provinces. Sensing this conspiracy, senior councilor Abe Bungo-no-kami orders Jingoza, the leader of the shogunate's Iga secret agents, to infiltrate Suruga Castle and steal the pledge before Hidetada passes away. Jingoza heads for Suruga leading his 16 subordinate ninjas—including Hanshiro, the lover of his daughter Kozue. However, waiting for them at the castle is the Negoro ninja clan, led by the formidable Magokuro Saiga… ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Original title: 十七人の忍者 (Hepburn: Jushichinin no Ninja) Release: 1990 A remake of a classic ninja film from Toei, this period drama special was broadcast in 1990. It became a group-action historical drama that stands proudly alongside the original in quality. At the time, JAC newcomer Takeshi Maya - chosen personally by Sonny Chiba, who headed the organization—was cast in a supporting lead role. Under Chiba's guidance, who also handled the action as assistant director, Maya performed a wide range of ninja action scenes. The exploits of the "ninja dogs" are also a highlight worth watching. Cast Sonny Chiba as Jingoza Takeshi Maya as Hanshiro Kazue Ito as Kozue Nishimura Ko as Bungonokami Abe Natsuyagi Isao as Magokuro Saiga Koyama Shigeru as Imamura Zusho Staff Director: Kiyoshi Miyakoshi Action Director (Co-Director): Sonny Chiba Original Story & Screenplay: Kaneo Ikegami Producer: Yuichi Kono Production: Fuji TV / Toei Languages Audio: Japanese Subtitles: English ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Become a member👉   / @samuraivsninjajp   ☑ Full library access ☑ Watch new releases first ☑ 20% off merch #ninjamovie #samuraiaction #jidaigeki