Samurai Vendetta (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1959, Samurai Vendetta is an action and drama film directed by Kazuo Mori, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Two amiable samurai wind up on opposite sides of the vendetta between Lord Asano's retainers and the family of Lord Kira that led to the famous revenge of the 47 Ronin.
Who’s in it. Samurai Vendetta stars Raizō Ichikawa as Tenge Tanzen, Shintarō Katsu as Nakayama Yasubei, Chitose Maki and Ryōsuke Kagawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Samurai Vendetta has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Vendetta page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Vendetta 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 Samurai Vendetta (1959)?
- In US, Samurai Vendetta is available to stream on IndiePix Unlimited Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Samurai Vendetta worth watching?
- Samurai Vendetta holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai Vendetta?
- Samurai Vendetta stars Raizō Ichikawa, Shintarō Katsu, Chitose Maki, Ryōsuke Kagawa and Saburo Date.
- When was Samurai Vendetta released?
- Samurai Vendetta was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.