Shinsengumi Chronicles
"I Want to Die A Samurai"
Originally released in 1963. Shinsengumi Chronicles is a action/thriller film. directed by Kenji Misumi.
Starring Shigeru Amachi, Shiho Fujimura, and Tomisaburō Wakayama
Synopsis
As winds of change sweep Japan, an honest man joins the Shinsengumi out of admiration for its leader, and because he wants to live and die as a samurai. However, as his involvement grows, reality and idealism come into deadly conflict.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 3, 1963
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (11 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Shigeru Amachi
as Toshizo Hijikata
Shiho Fujimura
as Shima
Tomisaburō Wakayama
as Isami Kondo
Raizō Ichikawa
as Yamasaki Susumu
Katsuhiko Kobayashi
as Sanjûrô Tani
Jun'ichirō Narita
as Kojûrô Kusunoki
Kinshiro Matsumoto
as Sôshi Okita
Jun Tazaki
as Kamo Serizawa
Mieko Kondō
as Miyuki
Reiko Fujiwara
as Oume
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shinsengumi Chronicles about?
As winds of change sweep Japan, an honest man joins the Shinsengumi out of admiration for its leader, and because he wants to live and die as a samurai. However, as his involvement grows, reality a...
Who directed Shinsengumi Chronicles?
Shinsengumi Chronicles was directed by Kenji Misumi.
How long is Shinsengumi Chronicles?
Shinsengumi Chronicles has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Shinsengumi Chronicles released?
Shinsengumi Chronicles was released on January 3, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shinsengumi Chronicles?
The main cast of Shinsengumi Chronicles includes Shigeru Amachi, Shiho Fujimura, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Raizō Ichikawa, Katsuhiko Kobayashi.