The Gambling Samurai(1960)
国定忠治
The Gambling Samurai Synopsis
Chuji Kunisada returns to his home village to find that Jubei Matsui, the corrupt magistrate, has been responsible for virtually destroying Kunisada's family. A final tragedy leads Kunisada to join with a band of rogues living in the forest in robbing from the rich and giving to the poor, always with an eye toward avenging himself on Magistrate Matsui.
The Gambling Samurai (1960) is a adventure, drama and action film directed by Senkichi Taniguchi, released on March 28, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Michiyo Aratama, Tetsuro Tamba and Eijirō Tōno. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Senkichi Taniguchi
- Writers:
- Kaneto Shindō
- Cinematographer:
- Rokurô Nishigaki
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
The Gambling Samurai Cast & Crew
Main cast
Toshirō Mifune
as Kunisada Chuji
Michiyo Aratama
as Niko Enzo
Tetsuro Tamba
as Fumizo Mitsuki
Eijirō Tōno
as Kansuke
Daisuke Katō
as Enzo Niko
Michiyo Aratama
as Toku
Yū Fujiki
as Gentetsu Shimizu
Susumu Fujita
as Magistrate Jubei Matsui
Nakamura Kanzaburo
as Kantaro at age 6
Kumi Mizuno
as Kiku
Yoshio Kosugi
as Tokisaburo
Senkichi Ōmura
as Yoshi
Key crew
Directed by Senkichi Taniguchi, written by Kaneto Shindō.
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The Gambling Samurai Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Gambling Samurai – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Gambling Samurai online?
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The Gambling Samurai (1960) 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 Gambling Samurai?
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The main cast of The Gambling Samurai (1960) includes Toshirō Mifune, Michiyo Aratama, Tetsuro Tamba, Eijirō Tōno and Daisuke Katō. The film was directed by Senkichi Taniguchi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Gambling Samurai released?
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The Gambling Samurai was released on March 28, 1960 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Gambling Samurai worth watching?
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The Gambling Samurai (1960) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.