Characters & Themes
Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1983 · 133 mins · Japanese
- Loading streaming availability…
- Directed by
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Starring
- Hiroyuki Sanada, Mari Natsuki, Taiji Tonoyama, Mizuho Suzuki, Keiko Matsuzaka, Yûki Meguro
The undead Hikita clan attempts to lift a curse on the Satomi line by crafting their warlord’s face from Princess Shizu’s skin. After they slaughter her family, Shizu escapes and enlists eight crystal‑armed samurai, led by Dosetsu (Sonny Chiba), to rescue the court and avenge her kin. They battle undead warriors, evil spirits, poisonous beauties and a giant centipede.
On this page (3)
Characters, themes & setting
Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) Characters & Themes Coming Soon
The character, theme and setting guide of Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) is not written yet. Request it to move it up the list, or read the full plot summary in the meantime.
If you liked this
Movies Like Legend of the Eight Samurai
Similar movies to Legend of the Eight Samurai: the same genre, themes or kind of story. Each one comes with its own plot summary, timeline and ending explained.
Every angle
Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) Explained: Plot, Timeline & Characters
Everything about Legend of the Eight Samurai in one place: what happens in the plot summary, the timeline in chronological order, the characters and meaning. What's After the Movie adds the cast, box office and post-credit scenes.
- Legend of the Eight Samurai Plot Summary What happens, from the first scene to the last, every twist included.
- Legend of the Eight Samurai Timeline Every key event in chronological order, ideal for flashbacks and time jumps.
- Legend of the Eight Samurai on What's After the Movie Cast and crew, box office, post-credit scenes and more.
Coming soon on iOS and Android
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
Plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Catch up on any movie in minutes, save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when we launch. Your email stays private, always.
Learn more about the app