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The Samurai and the Prisoner (2026)

Original title: 黒牢城

2026-06-19 · 2h 27m · JA
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When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda's army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei, a brilliant and dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon, as he must outwit his enemies and uncover the truth before time runs out.

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Kiyoshi KurosawaDirector

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Masahiro MotokiMasahiro MotokiAraki MurashigeMasaki SudaMasaki SudaKuroda KanbeiYuriko YoshitakaYuriko YoshitakaChiyoho, Murashige's wifeMunetaka AokiMunetaka AokiAraki KyuzaemonRyota MiyadateRyota MiyadateInui SukesaburoTasuku EmotoTasuku EmotoSaika SagehariJoe OdagiriJoe OdagiriKoori JuemonYusuke SantamariaYusuke SantamariaAkioka ShironosukeMitsuo YoshiharaMitsuo YoshiharaKawarabayashi NotonyudoRyota BandoRyota BandoKitagawara YosakuYoshiyoshi ArakawaYoshiyoshi ArakawaMuhenKiyohiko ShibukawaKiyohiko ShibukawaSaika Magoroku

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What is The Samurai and the Prisoner about?

When Lord Murashige rises up against the tyrannical Oda, he finds himself besieged within the walls of his own castle. Isolated, he is confronted with a series of mysterious crimes that shatter the fragile order of his court, plunging the fortress into fear and suspicion. With Oda's army closing in and a traitor hiding among his ranks, Murashige is forced into an uneasy alliance with Kanbei, a brilliant and dangerous strategist held prisoner in the dungeon, as he must outwit his enemies and uncover the truth before time runs out.

How long is The Samurai and the Prisoner?

The Samurai and the Prisoner has a runtime of 147 minutes.