The Samurai of Edo
The Samurai of Edo

The Samurai of Edo

6.0(1 votes)
1955
2h 3m
History
War
Drama

This historical film depicts the life of a man who was at the mercy of the waves during transition from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration, and therefore, shows audience the dynamic change from Edo to Meiji. Before the war, the director, Eisuke Takizawa, together with the writers, formed a scenario writer group "Narutaki-gumi and they shot many historical masterpieces.

Production

Nikkatsu Corporation

Cast

Rentaro Mikuni

Rentaro Mikuni

Michiyo Aratama

Michiyo Aratama

Michiko Saga

Michiko Saga

Ryūtarō Tatsumi

Ryūtarō Tatsumi

Shōji Yasui

Shōji Yasui

Isao Yamagata

Isao Yamagata

Osamu Takizawa

Osamu Takizawa

Akitake Kōno

Akitake Kōno

Ichirō Shimizu

Ichirō Shimizu

Kyosuke Aihara

Kyosuke Aihara

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