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Fall of the Shogun's Militia

1954 · 114 min History
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Kondo Isami, the “Devil” commander of the Shinsengumi was one of Japan’s greatest national heroes and a peerless swordsman who devoted his life to protecting the shogun and fighting on the side of the Tokugawa. This tells the story of the Shinsengumi starting at the moment of their greatest triumph through the final battles as the Tokugawa shogunate was brought down.

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Original Title 新選組鬼隊長
Year 1954
Country Japan
Genre History
Director Toshikazu Kono
Runtime 114 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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Fall of the Shogun's Militia is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A classic from 1954. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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