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13 Assassins is a 2010 samurai action film directed by Takashi Miike. Set in feudal Japan, the story follows a group of thirteen samurai warriors who are secretly commissioned to assassinate the sadistic Lord Naritsugu, who poses a threat to the stability of the nation. The group, led by the honorable samurai Shinzaemon Shimada, must navigate overwhelming odds to complete their mission. The film culminates in a climactic battle sequence as the assassins confront Naritsugu's army. 13 Assassins is a remake of a 1963 samurai movie and offers a modern take on classic samurai cinema. Critics loved it, with many comparing it to the films of Akira Kurosawa.
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