A character study of a ronin and how he got into his hopeless situation
Samurai Assassin is based upon the historical event of the murder of the Shogun’s High Elder Il Naosuke in Edo in 1860. A group of samurai thought his murder would change the direction of the country that was being forced open by the arrival of the West. Toshiro Mifune played a ronin (masterless samurai) named Niiro Tsurochiyo who joins the plot. It would seem like the story is about their plot, but it’s actually about Niiro’s situation.<br /><br />Niiro is a completely hapless ronin. He lives in a broke down hut on the edge of the city. He joins the plot not because he believes in their cause, but because he hopes of moving up in life. He can’t even womanize because he has no money. The only thing he has is his sword skills. This was the lot of many samurai during the Tokugawa rule. There were no more wars so only getting a position with a wealthy family ensured a living. Otherwise they struggled only having their samurai status to lord over peasants and common folk. The film focuses upon how Niiro got into his dilemma. It’s tied in with the strict class structure of feudal Japan with an added twist on top.<br />C
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Here is a brief synopsis of the title : Based on a true historical event, "Samurai Assassin" stars Mifune Toshiro (Seven Samurai, Yojimbo) in one of his greatest roles. Niiro Tsuruchiyo is a masterless samurai - a ronin - desperate for a last chance to gain a position with one of the great houses. To curry favor, he joins an assassination plot against a Shogunate Elder.