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Goemon (2009)

Goemon poster
Directed by
Kazuaki Kiriya
Genre
fantasy film, action film, ninja film
Country
Japan
Runtime
2h 08m
Rated
MA15+
Rating
6.9 of 10 from 133 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A legendary thief steals from the rich to help the poor during a chaotic period in Japanese history. The film follows his adventures and his involvement in the events leading up to a major battle.

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What happens

Goemon (Japanese: 五右衛門) is a 2009 Japanese action film written and directed by Kazuaki Kiriya. It is loosely based on the story of Ishikawa Goemon, a legendary outlaw hero who stole valuables from the rich and gave them to the poor. The film is a fictional account of Goemon's exploits and his role during the final phase of Sengoku period, particularly the period leading up to the decisive Battle of Sekigahara. Like Kiriya's previous film, Casshern, Goemon was filmed on a digital backlot, and made use of over 2,500 visual effects. Goemon was released in North America on DVD and Blu-ray Disc by Funimation on April 19, 2011, and features an English dubbed audio track. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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