The Last Samurai(1974)
狼よ落日を斬れ
The Last Samurai Synopsis
The film follows the story of Sugi Toranosuke, a ronin, who returns to his home town of Edo many years after his attempted suicide as a sickly child. Rescued and adopted by a master swordsman, he has grown into a master swordsman and a very kind gentleman. The time is around 1868 the year that the nails were finally put into the coffin containing the feudal system that nurtured and sustained the samurai. Sugi is confused and unsure about what is happening but his teacher wants him out of the chaos of the multiple power struggles between the various clans.
The Last Samurai (1974) is a drama and action film directed by Kenji Misumi, released on September 20, 1974 with a runtime of 2h 39m. It stars Hideki Takahashi, Ken Ogata, Teruhiko Saigō and Masaomi Kondo. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Misumi
- Writers:
- Takeo Kunihiro, Kenji Misumi, Shotaro Ikenami
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Kosugi
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
The Last Samurai Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hideki Takahashi
as Sugi Toranosuke
Ken Ogata
as Nakamura Hanjiro
Teruhiko Saigō
as Okita Soji
Masaomi Kondo
as Iba Hachiro
Keiko Matsuzaka
as Reiko
Kiwako Taichi
as Ohide
Asao Sano
- Ayako Honami
Ayako Honami
Toru Minegishi
Takahiro Tamura
as Ikemoto Mohei
Taketoshi Naitō
Jūkei Fujioka
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Misumi, written by Takeo Kunihiro, Kenji Misumi and Shotaro Ikenami.
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The Last Samurai Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Last Samurai – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Samurai online?
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Who stars in The Last Samurai?
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The main cast of The Last Samurai (1974) includes Hideki Takahashi, Ken Ogata, Teruhiko Saigō, Masaomi Kondo and Keiko Matsuzaka. The film was directed by Kenji Misumi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last Samurai released?
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The Last Samurai was released on September 20, 1974 and runs for 2h 39m.
Is The Last Samurai worth watching?
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The Last Samurai (1974) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.