Shogun's Samurai(1978)
柳生一族の陰謀
Shogun's Samurai Synopsis
Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu in hopes of gaining him the shogunate despite the stammer and birthmark which undermine his respect. Iemitsu and his brother Tadanaga become bitter rivals for the shogunate, and the land is split into factions, eventually erupting into warfare. Iemitsu's mentor, his fencing instructor Yagyu, is fixated upon securing Iemitsu the shogunate and ends up betraying everyone, even his own family, in pursuit of the goal.
Shogun's Samurai (1978) is a action, drama and adventure film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, released on January 21, 1978 with a runtime of 2h 10m. It stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Sonny Chiba, Hiroki Matsukata and Teruhiko Saigō. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Writers:
- Kinji Fukasaku, Tatsuo Nogami, Hirō Matsuda
- Cinematographer:
- Tôru Nakajima
- Composer:
- Toshiaki Tsushima
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
Shogun's Samurai (1978) Trailer
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Special Report (1978) SD Trailer [Subtitled]
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Shogun's Samurai (1978) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Masters of Cinema Blu-ray Unboxing Video
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Shogun's Samurai Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kinnosuke Nakamura
as Yagyu Tajima
Sonny Chiba
as Jûbê Yagyû
Hiroki Matsukata
as Iemitsu Tokugawa (Older Prince)
Teruhiko Saigō
as Tadanaga Tokugawa (Younger Prince)
Reiko Ōhara
as Okuni (Singer)
Yoshio Harada
as Sanza Nagoya (Flute Player)
Isao Natsuyagi
as Shozaemon Bekki
Mikio Narita
as Ayamaro Karasumasu
Toshirō Mifune
as Yoshinao Tokugawa
Hiroyuki Sanada
as Hayate
Etsuko Shihomi
as Yagyu Akane
Kentaro Kudo
as Yagyu Matajuro
Key crew
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku, written by Kinji Fukasaku, Tatsuo Nogami and Hirō Matsuda.
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Shogun's Samurai Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 48 ratings.
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Shogun's Samurai – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shogun's Samurai online?
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Shogun's Samurai (1978) is available to stream on YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shogun's Samurai?
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The main cast of Shogun's Samurai (1978) includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Sonny Chiba, Hiroki Matsukata, Teruhiko Saigō and Reiko Ōhara. The film was directed by Kinji Fukasaku. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shogun's Samurai released?
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Shogun's Samurai was released on January 21, 1978 and runs for 2h 10m.
Is Shogun's Samurai worth watching?
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Shogun's Samurai (1978) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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