Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell (1989) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1989 · 140 mins · Japanese

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Directed by

Tokuzō Tanaka

Starring

Mari Natsuki, Guts Ishimatsu, Tomisaburô Wakayama, Meiko Kaji, Shinnosuke Ikehata, Akira Nakao

Veteran swordsman Ogami Itto, the Shogun’s Decapitator, and his infant son Daigoro face a new threat when the power‑hungry Lord Yagyu Retsudo, the mastermind of Ogami’s disgrace, returns. The legendary Wakayama Tomisaburo portrays Retsudo, while Takahashi Hideki takes over the role of Ogami, showcasing unrivaled swordplay. This fresh retelling of the Lone Wolf and Child saga blends classic rivalry with spectacular combat.