The Wanderers(1973)
股旅
The Wanderers Synopsis
Follows the fluctuating fortunes of three ronin in feudal Japan who wander from castle to castle, selling their services to whichever lord will fill their rice bowls. Though they use the servants' entrance, they still feel themselves bound by the samurai code of Bushido; and this tension leads to tragedy.
The Wanderers (1973) is a drama and comedy film directed by Kon Ichikawa, released on April 7, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ichirō Ogura, Isao Bitō, Kenichi Hagiwara and Reiko Inoue. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Kon Ichikawa
- Writers:
- Kon Ichikawa, Shuntaro Tanikawa
- Producers:
- Kinshirō Kuzui, Sachio Tomizawa
- Cinematographer:
- Setsuo Kobayashi
- Composer:
- Tei Kuriso
- Production:
- Art Theatre Guild, Kon Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Wanderers (1973) Trailer
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The Wanderers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ichirō Ogura
as Genta
Isao Bitō
as Shuita
Kenichi Hagiwara
as Mokutaro
- Reiko Inoue
Reiko Inoue
as Okumi
Fujio Tokita
Yoshi Katō
Tadao Futami
as Bangame
Sho Natsuki
Nagatoshi Sakamoto
Akiko Nomura
as Oharu
- Akihisa Toda
Akihisa Toda
- Seiichi Yoshida
Seiichi Yoshida
Key crew
Directed by Kon Ichikawa, written by Kon Ichikawa and Shuntaro Tanikawa, produced by Kinshirō Kuzui and Sachio Tomizawa.
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The Wanderers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Wanderers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wanderers online?
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The Wanderers (1973) is available to stream on U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wanderers?
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The main cast of The Wanderers (1973) includes Ichirō Ogura, Isao Bitō, Kenichi Hagiwara, Reiko Inoue and Fujio Tokita. The film was directed by Kon Ichikawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wanderers released?
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The Wanderers was released on April 7, 1973 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Wanderers worth watching?
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The Wanderers (1973) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wanderers?
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