Mission to Hell

Mission to Hell

Mission to Hell

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Mission to Hell

1959

1h 29m

5.2(4 votes)

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Overview

A samurai warrior attempts to stop Kublai Khan's Mongol hordes from overrunning Japan in the 13th century.

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Toei Company

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10 members

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大川橋蔵

Unknown Role

大川橋蔵

Acting

伏見扇太郎

Unknown Role

伏見扇太郎

Acting

故里やよい

Unknown Role

故里やよい

Acting

Yumi Ichijô

Unknown Role

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Acting

尾上鯉之助

Unknown Role

尾上鯉之助

Acting

Kyonosuke Nango

Unknown Role

Kyonosuke Nango

Acting

田崎潤

Unknown Role

田崎潤

Acting

吉田義夫

Unknown Role

吉田義夫

Acting

澤村宗之助

Unknown Role

澤村宗之助

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毛利菊枝

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