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Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell (1989): Cast

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Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell is a 1989 action drama directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, starring Hideki Takahashi as Ogami Ittō, Kiyoshi Nakajo and Tomisaburô Wakayama. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes.

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Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 20m (140 min)
Director
Tokuzō Tanaka
Genres
Drama , Action
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell About?

The premise of Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell without spoilers.

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.

Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • remake
  • based on manga
  • samurai
  • period piece
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Cast & crew

Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell Cast & Characters

Hideki Takahashi leads the cast as Ogami Ittō, with Kiyoshi Nakajo as Shogun and Tomisaburô Wakayama as Retsudo Yagyu. Directed by Tokuzō Tanaka; 24 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Tokuzō Tanaka

More films directed by Tokuzō Tanaka: Haunted Castle, The Snow Woman, Sleepy Eyes of Death 10: Hell Is a Woman and The Betrayal.

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Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Lone Wolf and Child: Assassin On the Road to Hell” and “Kozure Ôkami: Meifumadô no shikaku-nin”.

Also known as
  • Lone Wolf and Child: Assassin On the Road to Hell
  • Kozure Ôkami: Meifumadô no shikaku-nin

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Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell?

Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

When was Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell released?

Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell was released on April 22, 1989.

Who directed Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell?

Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell was directed by Tokuzō Tanaka.

More films by Tokuzō Tanaka

Who is in the cast of Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell?

Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell stars Hideki Takahashi as Ogami Ittō, Kiyoshi Nakajo as Shogun and Tomisaburô Wakayama as Retsudo Yagyu, among 24 credited actors.

Does Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell have a post-credit scene?

No. Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell in?

The original language of Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell is Japanese.

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