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Warring Clans, Flashing Blades picks up where Galloway's fan-favorite Stray Dogs \u0026amp; Lone Wolves left off, delving deeper into the samurai film and its spin-off genres-yakuza, ninja, and matatabi. Anyone who enjoys high-action historical dramas will delight in these epic films. Warring Clans, Flashing Blades is an essential reference for fans, and even the most jaded film buff will discover new films to fall in love with.  Includes: * Canon classics, such as Ran by Akira Kurosawa* Cult favorites like Samurai Spy and G.I. 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