Shogun's Samurai (1978)
Movie 2h 10m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, pure adrenaline
Shogun's Samurai is an action, adventure and drama movie from 1978. It is directed by Kinji Fukasaku. The cast includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba and Hideo Murota. The running time is 2h 10m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
61Tonight Score Well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu in hopes of gaining him the shogunate despite the stammer and birthmark which undermine his respect. Iemitsu and his brother Tadanaga become bitter rivals for the shogunate, and the land is split into factions, eventually erupting into warfare. Iemitsu's mentor, his fencing instructor Yagyu, is fixated upon securing Iemitsu the shogunate and ends up betraying everyone, even his own family, in pursuit of the goal.
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Cast & crew
- Kinji FukasakuDirector
- Hiroyuki Sanadaas Hayate
- Sonny Chibaas Jûbê Yagyû
- Hideo Murotaas Sagenta Nogero
- Hiroki Matsukataas Iemitsu Tokugawa (Older Prince)
- Isao Natsuyagias Shozaemon Bekki
- Yoshio Haradaas Sanza Nagoya (Flute Player)
- Tetsuro Tambaas Ogasawara Gensinsai
- Ichirō Nakatanias Gyobu Amano
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Questions about Shogun's Samurai
- What genre is Shogun's Samurai?
- Shogun's Samurai is categorised as Action, Adventure, Drama.
- Who stars in Shogun's Samurai?
- Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba, Hideo Murota, Hiroki Matsukata, Isao Natsuyagi appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Shogun's Samurai?
- Kinji Fukasaku directed Shogun's Samurai.
- How long is Shogun's Samurai?
- Shogun's Samurai runs for 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- Is Shogun's Samurai worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Shogun's Samurai?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
