Samouraï (1965) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1965 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 1965, Samouraï is an action, drame and histoire film directed by Kihachi Okamoto, running about 122 minutes.

What it’s about. En 1860, Niino, un samouraï sans maître, aspire à la gloire, mais, né de père inconnu, il ne peut justifier d'une lignée favorable. Il tente de parvenir à ses fins en se mettant au service d'un clan et de ses alliés, mais ces derniers ambitionnent de tuer un haut dignitaire du Shogunat pour régner à sa place…

Who’s in it. Samouraï stars Keiju Kobayashi as Einosuke Kurihara, Yūnosuke Itō as Kenmotsu Hoshino, Michiyo Aratama as Okiku / Princess Kiku and Toshirō Mifune as Tsuruchiyo Niiro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Samouraï has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samouraï page.

If you liked it. Fans of Samouraï tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Samouraï (1965)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Samouraï change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Samouraï worth watching?
Samouraï holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drame and histoire. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Samouraï?
Samouraï stars Keiju Kobayashi, Yūnosuke Itō, Michiyo Aratama, Toshirō Mifune and Eijirō Tōno.
When was Samouraï released?
Samouraï was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.