Shinsengumi Chronicles(1963)
新選組始末記
I Want to Die A Samurai
Shinsengumi Chronicles Synopsis
As winds of change sweep Japan, an honest man joins the Shinsengumi out of admiration for its leader, and because he wants to live and die as a samurai. However, as his involvement grows, reality and idealism come into deadly conflict.
Shinsengumi Chronicles (1963) is a action, thriller and war film directed by Kenji Misumi, released on January 3, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Raizō Ichikawa, Shigeru Amachi, Shiho Fujimura and Tomisaburō Wakayama. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Misumi
- Writers:
- Seiji Hoshikawa, Kan Shimozawa
- Producers:
- Hisakazu Tsuji
- Cinematographer:
- Shozo Honda
- Composer:
- Ichirō Saitō
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Shinsengumi Chronicles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raizō Ichikawa
as Yamasaki Susumu
Shigeru Amachi
as Toshizo Hijikata
Shiho Fujimura
as Shima
Tomisaburō Wakayama
as Isami Kondo
Katsuhiko Kobayashi
as Sanjûrô Tani
Jun'ichirō Narita
as Kojûrô Kusunoki
- Kinshiro Matsumoto
Kinshiro Matsumoto
as Sôshi Okita
Jun Tazaki
as Kamo Serizawa
Mieko Kondō
as Miyuki
Reiko Fujiwara
as Oume
Ryūzō Shimada
as Shuntarô Furutaka
Matasaburô Niwa
as Kyûzô Okamoto
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Misumi, written by Seiji Hoshikawa and Kan Shimozawa, produced by Hisakazu Tsuji.
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Shinsengumi Chronicles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 12 ratings.
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Shinsengumi Chronicles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shinsengumi Chronicles online?
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Shinsengumi Chronicles (1963) is available to stream on KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shinsengumi Chronicles?
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The main cast of Shinsengumi Chronicles (1963) includes Raizō Ichikawa, Shigeru Amachi, Shiho Fujimura, Tomisaburō Wakayama and Katsuhiko Kobayashi. The film was directed by Kenji Misumi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shinsengumi Chronicles released?
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Shinsengumi Chronicles was released on January 3, 1963 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Shinsengumi Chronicles worth watching?
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Shinsengumi Chronicles (1963) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.