Samurai Saga (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1959, Samurai Saga is an action and drama film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Edmund Rostand's play Cyrano de Bergerac, transplanted to Japan. A poet-warrior with an oversized nose (matched only by his great heart) loves a lady. But she sees him only as a friend, so he helps another man to woo her by giving him the poetry of his own heart.
Who’s in it. Samurai Saga stars Toshirō Mifune as Heihachiro Komaki, Yōko Tsukasa as Lady Ochii / Princess Chiyo, Akira Takarada as Jutaro [Jurota] Karibe and Keiko Awaji as Nanae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Samurai Saga has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Saga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Saga 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 Saga (1959)?
- In US, Samurai Saga is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Samurai Saga worth watching?
- Samurai Saga holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Saga?
- Samurai Saga stars Toshirō Mifune, Yōko Tsukasa, Akira Takarada, Keiko Awaji and Seizaburō Kawazu.
- When was Samurai Saga released?
- Samurai Saga was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.