The Twilight Samurai(2002)
たそがれ清兵衛
The Twilight Samurai Synopsis
Seibei Iguchi leads a difficult life as a low ranking samurai at the turn of the nineteenth century. A widower with a meager income, Seibei struggles to take care of his two daughters and senile mother. New prospects seem to open up when the beautiful Tomoe, a childhood friend, comes back into he and his daughters' life, but as the Japanese feudal system unravels, Seibei is still bound by the code of honor of the samurai and by his own sense of social precedence. How can he find a way to do what is best for those he loves?
The Twilight Samurai (2002) is a drama and romance film directed by Yoji Yamada, released on November 2, 2002 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Rie Miyazawa, Nenji Kobayashi and Mitsuru Fukikoshi. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 374 ratings.
- Director:
- Yoji Yamada
- Writers:
- Shuhei Fujisawa, Yoshitaka Asama, Yoji Yamada
- Producers:
- Hiroshi Fukazawa, Shigehiro Nakagawa, Ichiro Yamamoto
- Cinematographer:
- Mutsuo Naganuma
- Composer:
- Isao Tomita
- Production:
- Shochiku, Sumitomo Corporation, Hakuhodo, Nippan Group Holdings, Eisei Gekijo, Nippon Television Network Corporation
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,372,769
- Status:
- Released
The Twilight Samurai (2002) Trailer
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The Twilight Samurai Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hiroyuki Sanada
as Seibei Iguchi
Rie Miyazawa
as Tomoe Iinuma
Nenji Kobayashi
as Choubei Kusaka
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
as Michinojo Iinuma
Min Tanaka
as Zenemon Yogo
Ren Osugi
as Toyotaro Koda
Hiroshi Kanbe
as Naota
Miki Ito
as Kayano Iguchi
Ito Senba
as Ito Iguchi
Keiko Kishi
as Older Ito Iguchi
Reiko Kusamura
as Kinu Iguchi
Tetsuro Tamba
as Tozaemon Iguchi
Key crew
Directed by Yoji Yamada, written by Shuhei Fujisawa, Yoshitaka Asama and Yoji Yamada, produced by Hiroshi Fukazawa, Shigehiro Nakagawa and Ichiro Yamamoto.
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The Twilight Samurai Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 374 ratings.
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The Twilight Samurai – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Twilight Samurai online?
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The Twilight Samurai (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Twilight Samurai?
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The main cast of The Twilight Samurai (2002) includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Rie Miyazawa, Nenji Kobayashi, Mitsuru Fukikoshi and Min Tanaka. The film was directed by Yoji Yamada. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Twilight Samurai released?
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The Twilight Samurai was released on November 2, 2002 and runs for 2h 9m.
Is The Twilight Samurai worth watching?
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The Twilight Samurai (2002) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 374 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Twilight Samurai?
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Yes. The official The Twilight Samurai trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.