Samurai (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Samurai is an action, fantasy, crime and adventure film directed by Lee H. Katzin, running about 70 minutes. “Lawyer by day -- Samurai warrior by night. Justice will be done.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lee Cantrell, a young San Francisco attorney by day, at night becomes a samurai warrior, and battles a crazed multi-millionaire who is planning to destroy the city with an earthquake machine.
Who’s in it. Samurai stars Joe Penny as Lee Cantrell, Dana Elcar as Frank Boyd, Beulah Quo as Hana Mitsubishi Cantrell and James Shigeta as Takeo Chisato, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai 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 (1979)?
- In US, Samurai is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Samurai?
- Samurai stars Joe Penny, Dana Elcar, Beulah Quo, James Shigeta and Charles Cioffi.
- When was Samurai released?
- Samurai was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.