Samurai Spy(1965)
異聞猿飛佐助
Samurai Spy Synopsis
Years of warfare end in a Japan unified under the Tokugawa shogunate, and samurai spy Sasuke Sarutobi, tired of conflict, longs for peace. When a high-ranking spy named Tatewaki Koriyama defects from the shogun to a rival clan, however, the world of swordsmen is thrown into turmoil. After Sasuke is unwittingly drawn into the conflict, he tracks Tatewaki, while a mysterious, white-hooded figure seems to hunt them both. By tale’s end, no one is who they seemed to be, and the truth is far more personal than anyone suspected. Director Masahiro Shinoda’s Samurai Spy, filled with clan intrigue, ninja spies, and multiple double crosses, marks a bold stylistic departure from swordplay film convention.
Samurai Spy (1965) is a action and drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, released on July 10, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Kōji Takahashi, Shintarō Ishihara, Eitarō Ozawa and Kei Satō. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 54 ratings.
- Director:
- Masahiro Shinoda
- Writers:
- Koji Nakada, Yoshiyuki Fukuda
- Producers:
- Shizuo Yamanouchi
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Kosugi
- Composer:
- Toru Takemitsu
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Samurai Spy (1965) Trailer
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Samurai Spy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kōji Takahashi
as Sarutobi Sasuke
Shintarō Ishihara
as Saizo Kirigakure
Eitarō Ozawa
as Shigeyuki Koremura
Kei Satō
as Takanosuke Nojiri
Rokkō Toura
as Mitsuaki Inamura
Tetsuro Tamba
as Sakon Takatani
Eiji Okada
as Tatewaki Koriyama
Seiji Miyaguchi
as Jinnai-Kazutaka Horikawa
Minoru Hodaka
as Genba Kuni
Misako Watanabe
as Okiwa
Yasunori Irikawa
as Yashiro Kobayashi
Jitsuko Yoshimura
as Omiyo
Key crew
Directed by Masahiro Shinoda, written by Koji Nakada and Yoshiyuki Fukuda, produced by Shizuo Yamanouchi.
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Samurai Spy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 54 ratings.
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Samurai Spy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Samurai Spy online?
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Samurai Spy (1965) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Samurai Spy?
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The main cast of Samurai Spy (1965) includes Kōji Takahashi, Shintarō Ishihara, Eitarō Ozawa, Kei Satō and Rokkō Toura. The film was directed by Masahiro Shinoda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Samurai Spy released?
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Samurai Spy was released on July 10, 1965 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Samurai Spy worth watching?
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Samurai Spy (1965) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 54 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Samurai Spy?
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Yes. The official Samurai Spy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.