Samurai Spy
Originally released in 1965. Samurai Spy is a action/drama film. directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
Starring Kōji Takahashi, Shintarō Ishihara, and Eitarō Ozawa
Synopsis
Years of warfare end in a Japan unified under the Tokugawa shogunate, and samurai spy Sasuke Sarutobi, tired of conflict, longs for peace. When a high-ranking spy named Tatewaki Koriyama defects from the shogun to a rival clan, however, the world of swordsmen is thrown into turmoil. After Sasuke is unwittingly drawn into the conflict, he tracks Tatewaki, while a mysterious, white-hooded figure seems to hunt them both. By tale’s end, no one is who they seemed to be, and the truth is far more personal than anyone suspected. Director Masahiro Shinoda’s Samurai Spy, filled with clan intrigue, ninja spies, and multiple double crosses, marks a bold stylistic departure from swordplay film convention.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 10, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (48 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kōji Takahashi
as Sarutobi Sasuke
Shintarō Ishihara
as Saizo Kirigakure
Eitarō Ozawa
as Shigeyuki Koremura
Kei Satō
as Takanosuke Nojiri
Rokkō Toura
as Mitsuaki Inamura
Tetsuro Tamba
as Sakon Takatani
Eiji Okada
as Tatewaki Koriyama
Seiji Miyaguchi
as Jinnai-Kazutaka Horikawa
Minoru Hodaka
as Genba Kuni
Misako Watanabe
as Okiwa
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samurai Spy about?
Years of warfare end in a Japan unified under the Tokugawa shogunate, and samurai spy Sasuke Sarutobi, tired of conflict, longs for peace. When a high-ranking spy named Tatewaki Koriyama defects fr...
Who directed Samurai Spy?
Samurai Spy was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
How long is Samurai Spy?
Samurai Spy has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Samurai Spy released?
Samurai Spy was released on July 10, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samurai Spy?
The main cast of Samurai Spy includes Kōji Takahashi, Shintarō Ishihara, Eitarō Ozawa, Kei Satō, Rokkō Toura.