In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumble upon a mysterious man who guides them to a fortress hidden in the mountains.

Toshirō Mifuneas General Rokurota Makabe
Minoru Chiakias Tahei
Kamatari Fujiwaraas Matashichi
Misa Ueharaas Princess Yuki
Susumu Fujitaas General Hyoe Tadokoro
Takashi Shimuraas General Izumi Nagakura
Ikio Sawamuraas Gambler (uncredited)
Kōji Mitsuias Guard (uncredited)
Yū Fujikias Guard (uncredited)