Baian the Assassin: Showdown · 1993
Baian the Assassin: Showdown (1993) is a film directed by Haruhiko Mimura, starring Ken Watanabe, Isao Hashizume, Kunie Tanaka.
Overview
Fujieda Baian is admired during the day as a skilled acupuncturist. However, at night, he is a highly skilled assassin, taking on contracts to quietly eliminate those whose existence is deemed toxic to society. Baian's latest target, assigned by his boss Otowa, is Shirakoya Kikuemon, the head of a powerful organization in Osaka. In the past, Baian had been indebted to Shirakoya, but due to a conflict involving the swordsman Kosugi Jūgorō, their relationship has turned adversarial. After his lover is abducted, Shirakoya storms into Edo. With his life now targeted, Baian resolves to confront Shirakoya in a desperate final showdown.
Cast
Ken Watanabe, Isao Hashizume, Kunie Tanaka, Mikijiro Hira, Jun Miho, Hiroshi Abe, Takuzō Kawatani, Haruko Satsuki
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What is "Baian the Assassin: Showdown" about?
Fujieda Baian is admired during the day as a skilled acupuncturist. However, at night, he is a highly skilled assassin, taking on contracts to quietly eliminate those whose existence is deemed toxic to society. Baian's latest target, assigned by his boss Otowa, is Shirakoya Kikuemon, the head of a powerful organization in Osaka. In the past, Baian had been indebted to Shirakoya, but due to a conflict involving the swordsman Kosugi Jūgorō, their relationship has turned adversarial. After his lover is abducted, Shirakoya storms into Edo. With his life now targeted, Baian resolves to confront Shirakoya in a desperate final showdown.
When was "Baian the Assassin: Showdown" released?
Baian the Assassin: Showdown was released in 1993.
Who stars in "Baian the Assassin: Showdown"?
The cast includes Ken Watanabe, Isao Hashizume, Kunie Tanaka, Mikijiro Hira.
