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The Samurai of Edo (1955)

Original title: 江戸一寸の虫

1955-10-23 · 2h 3m · JA
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This historical film depicts the life of a man who was at the mercy of the waves during transition from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration, and therefore, shows audience the dynamic change from Edo to Meiji. Before the war, the director, Eisuke Takizawa, together with the writers, formed a scenario writer group "Narutaki-gumi and they shot many historical masterpieces.

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Eisuke TakizawaDirector

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Rentaro MikuniRentaro MikuniMichiyo AratamaMichiyo AratamaMichiko SagaMichiko SagaRyūtarō TatsumiRyūtarō TatsumiShōji YasuiShōji YasuiIsao YamagataIsao Yamagata

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Genre affinityDrama · War · HistoryDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityWarDirector preference359826Actor preference360056 · 173572 · 204791Country preferenceJp

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What is The Samurai of Edo about?

This historical film depicts the life of a man who was at the mercy of the waves during transition from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration, and therefore, shows audience the dynamic change from Edo to Meiji. Before the war, the director, Eisuke Takizawa, together with the writers, formed a scenario writer group "Narutaki-gumi and they shot many historical masterpieces.

How long is The Samurai of Edo?

The Samurai of Edo has a runtime of 123 minutes.