A Samurai Never Tells a Lie (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1963, A Samurai Never Tells a Lie is a drama film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The shogun's vassal Harima Aoyama and a chamber maid are in love with each other, but they cannot be together due to a difference of their status. Soon, an offer of marriage is brought to Harima. Trying to test his love, Okiku breaks one of the plates of the family treasure of the Aoyama family, but Harima doesn't notice. However, someone surrounding her witnesses the moment Okiku breaks the plate on purpose.
Who’s in it. A Samurai Never Tells a Lie stars Raizō Ichikawa as Harima Aoyama, Yukiko Fuji as Okiku, Tomisaburō Wakayama as Shindo Genjiro and Yutaka Nakamura as Sawa Mondo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, A Samurai Never Tells a Lie sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Samurai Never Tells a Lie page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Samurai Never Tells a Lie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Samurai Never Tells a Lie (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Samurai Never Tells a Lie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Samurai Never Tells a Lie worth watching?
- A Samurai Never Tells a Lie holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Samurai Never Tells a Lie?
- A Samurai Never Tells a Lie stars Raizō Ichikawa, Yukiko Fuji, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Yutaka Nakamura and Jûrô Sasa.
- When was A Samurai Never Tells a Lie released?
- A Samurai Never Tells a Lie was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.