"Samurai Spy"
1965
Directed by Masahiro Shinoda

A spy's defection from the shogun throws the world of swordsmen into violent conflict in this visually striking samurai classic from Masahiro Shinoda (Double Suicide). Following Koriyama's defection, Sasuke Sarutobi (Koji Takahashi) tracks the traitor across the countryside, only to discover that a mysteriously veiled figure is trailing them both. Shinoda keeps the action moving in a complex narrative rife with deceit, double-crosses, and surprises. Japanese with English subtitles. 100 minutes.