A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife(1981)
愛妻武士道
A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife Synopsis
Isozoemon (Go Kato) was a ronin (masterless samurai) and broke, who lived in a Choya (cheap apartment) in Okazakijoka town with his sick wife, Sugie (Ai Kanzaki). He was also a good swordsman who had taught swordsmanship in Akita a long time ago. He takes such good care of his wife that he is called a wife-loving man. He got involved in a conflict for succession because he pretended to become an officer to please her wife.
A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife (1981) is a drama film directed by Masahiro Takase, released on December 25, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Gō Katō, Ai Kanzaki, Asao Uchida and Tonpei Hidari.
- Director:
- Masahiro Takase
- Writers:
- Takeo Kunihiro
- Cinematographer:
- Shinsaku Uno
- Composer:
- Chūji Kinoshita
- Production:
- Fuji Television Network
- Status:
- Released
A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gō Katō
as Isozoemon
Ai Kanzaki
Asao Uchida
Tonpei Hidari
Yōsuke Kondō
Shinji Ogawa
Manko Kurenai
Shun Ueda
- Yasuyuki Kachi
Yasuyuki Kachi
- Takuji Aoki
Takuji Aoki
- Teppei Wakao
Teppei Wakao
- Akio Saionji
Akio Saionji
Key crew
Directed by Masahiro Takase, written by Takeo Kunihiro.
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A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife?
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The main cast of A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife (1981) includes Gō Katō, Ai Kanzaki, Asao Uchida, Tonpei Hidari and Yōsuke Kondō. The film was directed by Masahiro Takase. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife released?
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A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife was released on December 25, 1981 and runs for 1h 31m.