The Lord Takes a Bride (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film
Released in 1957, The Lord Takes a Bride is a comedy and adventure film directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Lord Gentaro (Otomo Ryutaro) takes a journey to Edo in search of his future wife. Easier said than done, evil forces lurk in Edo and Gentaro must use his phenomenal sword skills to overcome the evil and find the love of his life. Another must have for fans of the great Otomo Ryutaro. And don't let the "silly" English title fool you, this is a great movie!
Who’s in it. The Lord Takes a Bride stars Ryutaro Otomo as Gentaro, Yumiko Hasegawa as Okinu, Hitomi Nakahara as Omitsu and Masao Mishima as Lord Matsudaira, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lord Takes a Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lord Takes a Bride tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lord Takes a Bride (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Lord Takes a Bride change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Lord Takes a Bride?
- The Lord Takes a Bride stars Ryutaro Otomo, Yumiko Hasegawa, Hitomi Nakahara, Masao Mishima and Kenji Susukida.
- When was The Lord Takes a Bride released?
- The Lord Takes a Bride was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.