Samurai Assassin
"Here, at the Gates of Sakurada, the Shogunate will fall."
Originally released in 1965. Samurai Assassin is a drama/action film. directed by Kihachi Okamoto. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Keiju Kobayashi, and Yūnosuke Itō
Synopsis
Japan, 1860. The men of the Mito clan, victims of the Ansei purge, anxiously prowl around the Sakurada Gate of Edo Castle with the intention of assassinating Naosuke Ii of Hikone, tairō of the Tokugawa shogunate and responsible for their misfortune.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 3, 1965
61 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (57 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Toshirō Mifune
as Tsuruchiyo Niiro
Keiju Kobayashi
as Einosuke Kurihara
Yūnosuke Itō
as Kenmotsu Hoshino
Michiyo Aratama
as Okiku / Princess Kiku
Eijirō Tōno
as Masagorō Kisoya
Tatsuyoshi Ehara
as Ichigorō Hayama
Tadao Nakamaru
as Shigezo Inada
Kaoru Yachigusa
as Mitsu
Haruko Sugimura
as Tsuru
Nami Tamura
as Yae
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Mifune Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samurai Assassin about?
Japan, 1860. The men of the Mito clan, victims of the Ansei purge, anxiously prowl around the Sakurada Gate of Edo Castle with the intention of assassinating Naosuke Ii of Hikone, tairō of the Tok...
Who directed Samurai Assassin?
Samurai Assassin was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
How long is Samurai Assassin?
Samurai Assassin has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was Samurai Assassin released?
Samurai Assassin was released on January 3, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samurai Assassin?
The main cast of Samurai Assassin includes Toshirō Mifune, Keiju Kobayashi, Yūnosuke Itō, Michiyo Aratama, Eijirō Tōno.