About Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril

A part of the Japanese manga series, 'Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril' is the fourth film in the series, released in the year 1972. It tells the story of Ogami Itto, a disgraced samurai, who wanders the countryside of feudal Japan with his toddler son Daigoro, earning his living as an assassin for hire. In this film, he has been hired to kill a tattooed female assassin, which leads to an exploration of morality and death.

Making / Production

The film is directed by Buichi Saito and produced by Shintaro Katsu, Hisaharu Matsubara, and Tomisaburo Wakayama. Based on the manga series by writer Kazuo Koike and artist Goseki Kojima, it's a cinematic adaptation of complex narratives illustrating Itto's skilled swordsmanship and samurai code.

Actors

• Tomisaburo Wakayama as Ogami Itto, masterfully depicts the character as a skilled samurai ferociously protecting his son while completing his assassinations.
• Akihiro Tomikawa as Daigoro, Itto's toddler son, shows mature performance beyond his years, acting as the moral compass for Itto.
• Kayo Matsuo as Oyuki, the tattooed female assassin whose life unfolds an interesting narrative in the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was released in the United States in 2009, decades after its initial release in Japan in 1972.
• The film's themes about honor and morality were a major influence on Quentin Tarantino's 'Kill Bill' series.

Quotes

• "In the end, hell is where he is."
• "Trapped by the karma of another life, one’s fate is thus: the road to hell."

Music and Soundtrack

• The film features a riveting and atmospheric score by Hideaki Sakurai.
• The film's use of traditional Japanese music enhances the story's historical setting and emotional depth.