Hotsake
10/10Has some of the best acting I've ever seen in a film. You can taste the tension and anguish between the main character's loyalty for his lord and his son.
Reviewed on July 23, 2017
Samurai Rebellion(1967)
上意討ち 拝領妻始末
In the end, we had no choice but to have it this way. We just took a roundabout path.
8.3(278)2h 1m1967-05-27
Drama
Samurai Rebellion Synopsis
The mother of a feudal lord's only heir is kidnapped by the lord. Her husband and his samurai father must decide whether to accept the unjust decision, or risk death to rescue her.
Samurai Rebellion (1967) is a drama film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, released on May 27, 1967 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Yōko Tsukasa, Gō Katō and Tatsuyoshi Ehara. Viewers rate it 8.3 out of 10 across 278 ratings.
- Director:
- Masaki Kobayashi
- Writers:
- Yasuhiko Takiguchi, Shinobu Hashimoto
- Producers:
- Toshirō Mifune, Tomoyuki Tanaka
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Yamada
- Composer:
- Toru Takemitsu
- Production:
- TOHO, Mifune Productions
- Status:
- Released
Samurai Rebellion (1967) Trailer
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Samurai Rebellion Cast & Crew
Main cast
Toshirō Mifune
as Isaburo Sasahara
Yōko Tsukasa
as Ichi Sasahara
Gō Katō
as Yogoro Sasahara
Tatsuyoshi Ehara
as Bunzo Sasahara
Etsuko Ichihara
as Kiku
Isao Yamagata
as Shobei Tsuchiya
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Tatewaki Asano
Shigeru Kōyama
as Geki Takahashi
Michiko Otsuka
as Suga Sasahara
Tatsuo Matsumura
as Lord Masakata Matsudaira
Masao Mishima
as Sanzaemon Yanase
Jun Hamamura
as Hyoemon Shiomi
Key crew
Directed by Masaki Kobayashi, written by Yasuhiko Takiguchi and Shinobu Hashimoto, produced by Toshirō Mifune and Tomoyuki Tanaka.
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Samurai Rebellion Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.3/10 from 278 ratings.
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Samurai Rebellion – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Samurai Rebellion online?
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Samurai Rebellion (1967) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Samurai Rebellion?
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The main cast of Samurai Rebellion (1967) includes Toshirō Mifune, Yōko Tsukasa, Gō Katō, Tatsuyoshi Ehara and Etsuko Ichihara. The film was directed by Masaki Kobayashi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Samurai Rebellion released?
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Samurai Rebellion was released on May 27, 1967 and runs for 2h 1m.
Is Samurai Rebellion worth watching?
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Samurai Rebellion (1967) holds an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from 278 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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