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The Samurai of Edo

Oct 23, 1955 · 2h 3m
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History
War
Drama

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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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CAST

Rentaro Mikuni
Michiyo Aratama
Michiko Saga
Ryūtarō Tatsumi
Shōji Yasui
Isao Yamagata
Osamu Takizawa
Akitake Kōno
Directed by Eisuke Takizawa

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Status
Released
Original language
JA
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Production
Nikkatsu Corporation
Country
JP

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