The Samurai of Edo (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, The Samurai of Edo is a drama, war and history film directed by Eisuke Takizawa, running about 123 minutes.
What it’s about. This historical film depicts the life of a man who was at the mercy of the waves during transition from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration, and therefore, shows audience the dynamic change from Edo to Meiji. Before the war, the director, Eisuke Takizawa, together with the writers, formed a scenario writer group "Narutaki-gumi and they shot many historical masterpieces.
Who’s in it. The Samurai of Edo stars Rentaro Mikuni, Michiyo Aratama, Michiko Saga and Ryūtarō Tatsumi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Samurai of Edo 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 Samurai of Edo page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Samurai of Edo tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Samurai of Edo (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Samurai of Edo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Samurai of Edo worth watching?
- The Samurai of Edo holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Samurai of Edo?
- The Samurai of Edo stars Rentaro Mikuni, Michiyo Aratama, Michiko Saga, Ryūtarō Tatsumi and Shōji Yasui.
- When was The Samurai of Edo released?
- The Samurai of Edo was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 123 minutes.