Samurai Headhunters
"Noble swordsman? Ruthless head collector? The Samurai were both."
Originally released in 2013. Samurai Headhunters is a documentary film. directed by John Wate. At just 47 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Demetri Goritsas, Stephen Turnbull, and Antony Cummins
Synopsis
A documentary on the dark and brutal side of the Samurai warrior clans featuring the life of peasant Masa who is pressganged into the ruthless world of the Samurai.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
0h 47m
47 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Demetri Goritsas
as Himself - Narrator (voice)
Stephen Turnbull
as Japanese Historian
Antony Cummins
as Martial Arts Historian
Fumon Tanaka
as Martial Arts Grandmaster
Tsunehiro Kabaya
as Museum Curator
Tsunehiro Kabaya
as Masa
Shigeru Inoue
as Samurai Araki
Chika Katou
as Okyo
Kazuya Tsurui
as Tomozo
Yoshiro Murakami
as Warlord
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ARTE
- Smithsonian Channel
- UKTV
- Urban Canyons
- ZDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samurai Headhunters about?
A documentary on the dark and brutal side of the Samurai warrior clans featuring the life of peasant Masa who is pressganged into the ruthless world of the Samurai.
Who directed Samurai Headhunters?
Samurai Headhunters was directed by John Wate.
How long is Samurai Headhunters?
Samurai Headhunters has a runtime of 0 hours and 47 minutes (47 minutes total).
When was Samurai Headhunters released?
Samurai Headhunters was released on September 21, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samurai Headhunters?
The main cast of Samurai Headhunters includes Demetri Goritsas, Stephen Turnbull, Antony Cummins, Fumon Tanaka, Tsunehiro Kabaya.