Shikake-nin Baian (Japanese: 仕掛人梅安), also known as Baian the Assassin, is a 1981 Japanese jidaigeki film directed by Yasuo Furuhata. The film was adapted from the novel by Shōtarō Ikenami. It stars Kinnosuke Yorozuya as Dr. Fujieda Baian, an acupuncturist who moonlights as an assassin.
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Cast
Kinnosuke Yorozuya as Fujieda Baian
Katsuo Nakamura as Hikosan
Takayuki Godai as Kosugi
Akira Nakao as Abe
Shinsuke Mikimoto as Tsuchiya Mondo
Mayumi Ogawa as Osono
Kimie Shingyoji as Osaki
Junko Miyashita as Omon
Juzo Itami as Omiya Sahei
Susumu Fujita as Otowaya Hanemon
Awards and nominations
5th Japan Academy Prize
Won: Best Supporting Actor - Katsuo Nakamura
Nominated: Best Director - Yasuo Furuhata
6th Hochi Film Award
Won: Best Supporting Actor - Katsuo Nakamura