Freelance Samurai(1957)
One of Japanese folklore's most popular characters is brought to life on the silver screen in this terrific version of legendary Demon slaying Peach Boy.
Movie: Freelance Samurai
Top 10 Billed Cast
Momotaro / Shinnosuke Wakagi
Yuri
Hankuro Iga
Kosuzu Hanabusa
Inosuke
Takagaki
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Overview
One of Japanese folklore's most popular characters is brought to life on the silver screen in this terrific version of legendary Demon slaying Peach Boy.
Release Date
1957-12-15
Average
5.4
Rating:
2.7 startsTagline
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Languages:
日本語
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