Samurai Headhunters(2013)
Noble swordsman? Ruthless head collector? The Samurai were both.
Samurai Headhunters Synopsis
A documentary on the dark and brutal side of the Samurai warrior clans featuring the life of peasant Masa who is pressganged into the ruthless world of the Samurai.
Samurai Headhunters (2013) is a documentary film directed by John Wate, released on September 21, 2013 with a runtime of 47m. It stars Demetri Goritsas, Stephen Turnbull, Antony Cummins and Fumon Tanaka. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- John Wate
- Writers:
- Sebastian Peiter, John Wate
- Producers:
- Sebastian Peiter
- Production:
- ARTE, Smithsonian Channel, UKTV, Urban Canyons, ZDF
- Status:
- Released
Samurai Headhunters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Demetri Goritsas
as Himself - Narrator (voice)
- Stephen Turnbull
Stephen Turnbull
as Japanese Historian
- Antony Cummins
Antony Cummins
as Martial Arts Historian
- Fumon Tanaka
Fumon Tanaka
as Martial Arts Grandmaster
- Tsunehiro Kabaya
Tsunehiro Kabaya
as Museum Curator
- Tsunehiro Kabaya
Tsunehiro Kabaya
as Masa
- Shigeru Inoue
Shigeru Inoue
as Samurai Araki
- Chika Katou
Chika Katou
as Okyo
- Kazuya Tsurui
Kazuya Tsurui
as Tomozo
- Yoshiro Murakami
Yoshiro Murakami
as Warlord
- Ryo Heitaku
Ryo Heitaku
as Court Samurai
- Hibi Ryouto
Hibi Ryouto
as Masa's Son
Key crew
Directed by John Wate, written by Sebastian Peiter and John Wate, produced by Sebastian Peiter.
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Samurai Headhunters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 6 ratings.
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Samurai Headhunters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Samurai Headhunters online?
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Who stars in Samurai Headhunters?
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The main cast of Samurai Headhunters (2013) includes Demetri Goritsas, Stephen Turnbull, Antony Cummins, Fumon Tanaka and Tsunehiro Kabaya. The film was directed by John Wate. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Samurai Headhunters released?
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Samurai Headhunters was released on September 21, 2013 and runs for 47m.
Is Samurai Headhunters worth watching?
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Samurai Headhunters (2013) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.