Cut the Shadow(1963)
影を斬る
Cut the Shadow Synopsis
The womanizing master of a run-down dojo hires an unemployed samurai to make himself look good instead of learning the skills himself. He lives to regret this laziness when he falls in love with the daughter of a higher class samurai and is informed on their wedding night that he must defeat her before their marriage can be consummated....
Cut the Shadow (1963) is a action and comedy film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, released on March 1, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Raizō Ichikawa, Michiko Saga, Mikiko Tsubouchi and Jun'ichirō Narita. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Kazuo Ikehiro
- Writers:
- Hideo Oguni
- Cinematographer:
- Senkichirō Takeda
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Cut the Shadow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raizō Ichikawa
Michiko Saga
Mikiko Tsubouchi
Jun'ichirō Narita
- Kinshiro Matsumoto
Kinshiro Matsumoto
Katsuhiko Kobayashi
Chitose Maki
- Akiko Inoue
Akiko Inoue
- Chizuko Takamori
Chizuko Takamori
Otome Tsukimiya
Ikuko Mōri
Kamatari Fujiwara
Key crew
Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, written by Hideo Oguni.
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Cut the Shadow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Cut the Shadow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cut the Shadow online?
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Cut the Shadow (1963) is available to stream on KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Cut the Shadow?
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The main cast of Cut the Shadow (1963) includes Raizō Ichikawa, Michiko Saga, Mikiko Tsubouchi, Jun'ichirō Narita and Kinshiro Matsumoto. The film was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cut the Shadow released?
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Cut the Shadow was released on March 1, 1963 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Cut the Shadow worth watching?
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Cut the Shadow (1963) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.