
Okawa Hashizo is 'Red Peony' Hanji who is thrown into a prison cell where he gets involved in a plot to steal government gold from the Shogun's vault. A tough fighter, he has to show his ability in order to keep from getting himself killed by the prisoners, too. Co-starring some of the biggest name in movies at the time, including Kataoka Chiezo and Tanba Tetsuro this film is loaded with surprises. From the opening moments when prisoners carry out their own form of justice, killing a crooked ex-constable, it is clear that this is the work of a visionary filmmaker.
The Shogun's Vault was directed by Teruo Ishii.
The Shogun's Vault holds an average rating of 7.0/10 on TMDB, and it lands best with fans of action and crime. Join the discussion below to add your take.
The Shogun's Vault runs for 1h 33min, and was released in 1964.
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