Samurai Vagabonds (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1960, Samurai Vagabonds is an action and comedy film directed by Tadashi Sawashima, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. On New Year's Day 1716, Munenaga of Owari and Yoshinao of Kii were both named as candidates for the title of 8th Shogun. The wise and just Munenaga is plunged into a dispute with Tokugawa Yoshinao that will lead to one of them ascending the throne. This is an exciting and informative film that brings the brilliant history of Japan to the surface in a new light.
Who’s in it. Samurai Vagabonds stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Katsuo Nakamura, Hibari Misora and Denjirō Ōkōchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Samurai Vagabonds 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 Samurai Vagabonds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Vagabonds 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 Vagabonds (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samurai Vagabonds change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Samurai Vagabonds worth watching?
- Samurai Vagabonds holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai Vagabonds?
- Samurai Vagabonds stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Katsuo Nakamura, Hibari Misora, Denjirō Ōkōchi and Haruo Tanaka.
- When was Samurai Vagabonds released?
- Samurai Vagabonds was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.