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Revenge ( 1964 )

"The defence of one’s honour can drive a man insane!"

★7.5 /10 _(20.0)

104 min ● Nov 1, 1964 ● Japanese

Overview

An innocuous comment during a weapon inspection wounds the pride of low-ranking samurai Shinpachi, leading to an argument with his superior. The situation snowballs out of control, leading to a deadly duel and political fallout which threatens the entire clan. Declared mentally unstable by the corrupt authority, Shinpachi begins his descent into true insanity…