Abstract:

Princess Yuki escapes the clutches of an enemy clan. She hides in a secret mountain fortress with her loyal retainers, her faithful military commandant, and her clan's precious gold. They try to escape but on their way it's one chase, swordfight, and hairbreath escape after another. With Toshiro Misfune, Misa Uehara, Minoru Chiaki. || Awards: Berlin Film Festival, Silver Bear. This tale of high adventure and romance has been acknowledged by George Lucas as a primary inspiration for STAR WARS.