Azumi - Collector's Editon (DVD)

Release date: 2006-11-21
Suggested retail price: $24.95
Age rating: 17+

SKU: UV-1142
UPC: 638652114204 638652114204

Description:
In 19th century war-torn feudal Japan, a master samurai takes on the task of raising ten orphans and training them to be assassins. Their single-minded mission: do the bloody work of the state by silencing troublesome warlords.

After a decade of inconceivably harsh training and discipline, Azumi and her comrades face the task of assassinating the powerful warlords Nagamasa Asano and Kiyomasa Kato. But burdened with the cruel assignment that means killing friends and enemies alike, Azumi begins to question her faith in her master and her devotion to her country. Still, Azumi remains determined to single-handedly complete her bloodbath mission.

This collector's edition contains two discs, one with the main feature and one full of extras.

DVD Features: The Making of Azumi, Azumi in America: The U.S. Production, The Battle of the Creators: Kitamura vs. Yamamoto, About the Actors featurette, Cast and Crew Profiles, Hidden Music Video .

Spoken Languages: English, Japanese, English subtitles.

(added on 2006-10-17, modified on 2006-10-17)

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