Baian the Assassin: Showdown (1993)

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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.

Director: Haruhiko Mimura
Runtime: 95 min
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Music: Nobuyuki Sakuraba
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
More Films by Director: Haruhiko Mimura

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Baian the Assassin: Showdown?
Baian the Assassin: Showdown was directed by Haruhiko Mimura.
Who stars in Baian the Assassin: Showdown?
Baian the Assassin: Showdown stars Ken Watanabe, Isao Hashizume, Kunie Tanaka, Mikijiro Hira, Jun Miho, Hiroshi Abe.
How long is Baian the Assassin: Showdown?
Baian the Assassin: Showdown has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
Where was Baian the Assassin: Showdown produced?
Baian the Assassin: Showdown was produced in Japan.