Tenchu! (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1969, Tenchu! is an action, drama and history film directed by Hideo Gosha, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. A ronin desperately seeks a way out of financial straits; he allies with the Tosa clan under the ruthless leader Takechi, who quickly takes advantage.
Who’s in it. Tenchu! stars Shintarō Katsu as Izo Okada, Tatsuya Nakadai as Hampeita Takechi, Yukio Mishima as Shimbei Tanaka and Yūjirō Ishihara as Ryoma Sakamoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Tenchu! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tenchu! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tenchu! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tenchu! (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tenchu! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tenchu! worth watching?
- Tenchu! holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tenchu!?
- Tenchu! stars Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuya Nakadai, Yukio Mishima, Yūjirō Ishihara and Takumi Shinjo.
- When was Tenchu! released?
- Tenchu! was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.