Lowly Ronin (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Lowly Ronin is an action, drama and tv movie film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Reprising his role from the popular TV series "Koya no Suronin" (The Lowly Ronin), Mifune Toshiro stars in this full-length, stand-alone made for TV movie. The wandering ronin is reminiscent of his most famous role as the samurai without a name in Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" and "Sanjuro". He travels about Japan, and while he may seek happiness, violence and tragedy always cross his path. This time, he reluctantly agrees when a girl hires him to kill a local offical who has unfairly taxed her villagers. But he soon discoves that not all is at it appears when he finds a direct link to his past.
Who’s in it. Lowly Ronin stars Toshirō Mifune as Sanjuro Hinoki, Kahori Takeda, Mizuho Suzuki and Masao Imafuku, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lowly Ronin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lowly Ronin 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 Lowly Ronin (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lowly Ronin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Lowly Ronin?
- Lowly Ronin stars Toshirō Mifune, Kahori Takeda, Mizuho Suzuki, Masao Imafuku and Tokue Hanazawa.
- When was Lowly Ronin released?
- Lowly Ronin was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.