Azumi

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From the ravages of war rises the ultimate assassin Set in feudal Japan, AZUMI is an anime come to life. AZUMI is a part of an elite group of assassins- raised from birth to carry out deadly missions. When the assassin clan is forced to leave it's training home to seek out and kill key political figures, AZUMI begins to question her master's wisdom. On the trail of a warlord, AZUMI encounters unfriendly ninja, bandits, soldiers and a mysterious villian dressed in white. Director Ryuhei Kitamura ( VERSUS) creates another furious heart pounding action adventure with AZUMI. With the beautiful Aya Ueto and Kitamura's frantic direction AZUMI is destined to be an action classic. DVD Special Features Making of AZUMI - Fighting on the Edge Battle on the Wild Side Original Trailers & TV Spots

Release Date: 15/06/2005
Audio tracks: Dolby 5.1
Languages: Japanese with English subtitles
Genre: Action / Adventure
Subtitles: English subtitles
Runtime: 123.0 mins
Format: DVD, All Regions (PAL)
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Widescreen
Catalogue: EYE220

"Ueto is simply an epiphany as Azumi, one of the toughest female heroes in cinema history!"- SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

"For a pure ice-water jolt of action-movie insanity, few things I've seen in recent years come close to the sheer splatter-fest spectacle of Azumi."- EFILMCRITIC.COM

"Azumi carries out her gruesome missions with expert precision"- NEW YORK TIMES

"..no-holds-barred entertainment that delivers from beginning to end." - THE MOVIE PAGE

"...this entertaining escapism holds you enthralled." - Des Partridge, THE COURIER MAIL

"...a landmark film destined to become a classic in its genre. " - Filmink