Samurai Rock
Originally released in 2015. Samurai Rock is a music/history film. directed by Ryô Nakajima.
Starring Yutaka Kobayashi, Masaru Mizuno, and Honda Takafumi
Synopsis
Masami is a guitarist who dreams of his band “Rhythm Head” winning the Grand Prix at the Japan Music Carnival. History, and the warlords of 16th century feudal Japan are the very last thing on his mind. But when Rhythm Head are performing in Nagoya, a mysterious lightning strike causes not only a power blackout, but also a “time slip”, in which two of Japan’s preeminent samurai-era figures, Nobunaga Oda and Hideyoshi Toyotomi are transported to present day Japan. To Rhythm Head’s manager, the duo are the perfect vehicle for the band to transition to an idol group, increase their chances of becoming famous, winning accolades and taking away the Japan Music Carnival top prize. Could this be the beginning of a new type of music, courtesy of a brand new band Samurai Rock?
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yutaka Kobayashi
as Nobunaga Oda
Masaru Mizuno
as Masami Tamba
Honda Takafumi
as Hideyoshi Toyotomi
Shunsuke Tanaka
as Ieyasu Tokugawa
Yuhi
as Kazuto Takigawa
Taiki Wakana
as Hiroki Ikeda
Yukihisa Tamura
as Hideo Kato
Tatsunori Tsujimoto
as Keisuke Maeda
Takumi Tsuchida
as Tetsuto Yano
Kento Hiramatsu
as Ryota Takenaka
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nagoya Dream Project Committee
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samurai Rock about?
Masami is a guitarist who dreams of his band “Rhythm Head” winning the Grand Prix at the Japan Music Carnival. History, and the warlords of 16th century feudal Japan are the very last thing on ...
Who directed Samurai Rock?
Samurai Rock was directed by Ryô Nakajima.
How long is Samurai Rock?
Samurai Rock has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Samurai Rock released?
Samurai Rock was released on May 9, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samurai Rock?
The main cast of Samurai Rock includes Yutaka Kobayashi, Masaru Mizuno, Honda Takafumi, Shunsuke Tanaka, Yuhi.