The Gambling Samurai (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1960, The Gambling Samurai is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Senkichi Taniguchi, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Chuji Kunisada returns to his home village to find that Jubei Matsui, the corrupt magistrate, has been responsible for virtually destroying Kunisada's family. A final tragedy leads Kunisada to join with a band of rogues living in the forest in robbing from the rich and giving to the poor, always with an eye toward avenging himself on Magistrate Matsui.
Who’s in it. The Gambling Samurai stars Toshirō Mifune as Kunisada Chuji, Michiyo Aratama as Niko Enzo, Tetsurō Tamba as Fumizo Mitsuki and Eijirō Tōno as Kansuke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Gambling Samurai has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gambling Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gambling Samurai 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 The Gambling Samurai (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gambling Samurai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gambling Samurai worth watching?
- The Gambling Samurai holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gambling Samurai?
- The Gambling Samurai stars Toshirō Mifune, Michiyo Aratama, Tetsurō Tamba, Eijirō Tōno and Daisuke Katō.
- When was The Gambling Samurai released?
- The Gambling Samurai was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.