This Samurai Movie Is BRUTAL… And You’ve Never Heard of It (1964 Hidden Gem)

This samurai movie is absolutely BRUTAL… and almost nobody talks about it. In this video, we’re diving into The Great Killing (1964) — a dark, political, and shockingly violent entry in the samurai genre directed by Eiichi Kudo. If you think films like 13 Assassins pushed the limits… this one goes even further. No heroes. No clean victories. Just betrayal, chaos, and survival. This is part of Kudo’s “Samurai Revolution” trilogy, and it completely flips the traditional samurai formula on its head — focusing on corruption, strategy, and the cost of power rather than honor and glory. If you’re into: Dark samurai movies Gritty historical films Hidden cinema gems Movies like 13 Assassins, Harakiri, or Seven Samurai …then you need to see this. How to support my channel: https://paypal.me/Bushidoblues?countr... Or   / bushidoblues    Special Thanks to my Patrons:  The Nerdy Ronin  StellarStylus Thermyan John Forgetful   Sandra Tobias Jason Sean Wolcott  https://letterboxd.com/bushidoblues/f... Follow me on x Check out Bushido Blues (@BluesBushido): https://twitter.com/BluesBushido?s=09  Join my Discord!    / discord