SARUTOBI SASUKE AND
THE ARMY OF DARKNESS 1 - HEAVEN CHAPTER
Original Title:  Sarutobi Sasuke Yami no Gundan Ten no Maki
Company:
 
Toei Company Ltd
Production Year:  2004
Format:
 16:9 Widescreen - Color - 83 mins - English Subtitles
Cast:
 MATSUKATA Hiroki, ANDO Nozomi, SUGAWARA Bunta, YOSHIDA Takeshi
Directed by:  MIYASAKA Takeshi
Where to Buy: 
 www.kurotokagi.com
At the end of 1614 (19th year of Keityo), Toyotomi entrenches himself in the impenetrable Osaka Castle, while Tokugawa Ieyasu extends his sphere of influence. The Toyotomi side is overwhelmed by the Tokugawa forces, so Toyotomi finally accept his fate. For Toyotomi, the fall of Osaka castle was evitable. Sanda Yukimura and his right hand, Sarutobi Sasuke, plan to assassinate Tokugawa Ieyasu. Sasuke gathers excellent ninja from all over the country and begins their deadly training. The survivors of the training become the "Army of Darkness" (Yami no Gundan) with the sole purpose of assassinating Ieyasu. Stars the legendary Matsukata Hiroki and directed by Miyazaka Takeshi of Swordsman Ginji.



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