The Bored Samurai (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film
Released in 1983, The Bored Samurai is a notable film directed by Kazuo Mori.
What it’s about. Saotome Mondonosuke is Hatamoto (a high-class warrior who is allowed to see the Shogun in person) who has a crescent-moon-shaped scar on his forehead with flashy clothes and a handsome face, and is proficient in all the military arts and called Bored Hatamoto. Mikijiro Hira acts as such a hero in history. Mondonosuke is secretly ordered to look into the suspicious movement in Nagoya castle by the Ometsuke, and he found out about the misconduct and sole it. This is a period movie about the hero!
Who’s in it. The Bored Samurai stars Mikijiro Hira as Saotome Mondonosuke, Eitarō Ozawa as Genshichiro Matsudaira, Mami Kumagai as Ogin and Makoto Akatsuka as Yaguruma Benji, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bored Samurai page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bored Samurai (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bored Samurai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Bored Samurai?
- The Bored Samurai stars Mikijiro Hira, Eitarō Ozawa, Mami Kumagai, Makoto Akatsuka and Masao Imafuku.
- When was The Bored Samurai released?
- The Bored Samurai was released in 1983.