Samurai saga (1959) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1959 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1959, Samurai saga is an action and drame film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki, running about 111 minutes.

What it’s about. Au Japon, Komaki, guerrier exemplaire et poète de grand talent, est doté d'un nez disproportionné, n'ayant d'égal que son grand coeur. Il est fou amoureux d'une jeune femme qui ne voit en lui qu'un ami. Ne désirant que son bonheur, il entreprend alors d'aider un autre à gagner son amour à travers la poésie.

Who’s in it. Samurai saga stars Toshirō Mifune as Heihachiro Komaki, Yōko Tsukasa as Lady Ochii / Princess Chiyo, Akira Takarada as Jutaro [Jurota] Karibe and Keiko Awaji as Nanae, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Samurai saga has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai saga page.

If you liked it. Fans of Samurai saga 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 Samurai saga (1959)?
In États-Unis, Samurai saga is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Samurai saga worth watching?
Samurai saga holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Samurai saga?
Samurai saga stars Toshirō Mifune, Yōko Tsukasa, Akira Takarada, Keiko Awaji and Seizaburō Kawazu.
When was Samurai saga released?
Samurai saga was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.