Japan Synopsis
雲霧仁左衛門
Kumokiri Nizaemon, a former samurai warrior, has abandoned his class to become the leader of a gang of thieves. He leads his outlaws in an attempt to rob the castle of his former clan.
The 1977–1979 Japan Window
52 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron sits at position #37.
Other Titles From Shochiku
The 1970s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1970s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron premiered. 197 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
6.3
TMDB Rating
14
Audience Reviews
Well Received
Critical Tier
Ranked #3,523 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (23rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.6 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Action productions specifically: #1,372 of 1,714 (top 80%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Shochiku |
| Runtime | 2h 43m |
| Release Date | July 1, 1978 |
| IMDb | tt0164707 |