The Samurai of Edo(1955)
江戸一寸の虫
The Samurai of Edo Synopsis
This historical film depicts the life of a man who was at the mercy of the waves during transition from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration, and therefore, shows audience the dynamic change from Edo to Meiji. Before the war, the director, Eisuke Takizawa, together with the writers, formed a scenario writer group "Narutaki-gumi and they shot many historical masterpieces.
The Samurai of Edo (1955) is a history, war and drama film directed by Eisuke Takizawa, released on October 23, 1955 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Rentaro Mikuni, Michiyo Aratama, Michiko Saga and Ryūtarō Tatsumi. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Eisuke Takizawa
- Writers:
- Ohtsuka Michio, Ryuzo Kikushima
- Producers:
- Mizunoe Takako
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Samurai of Edo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rentaro Mikuni
Michiyo Aratama
Michiko Saga
Ryūtarō Tatsumi
Shōji Yasui
Isao Yamagata
Osamu Takizawa
Akitake Kōno
Ichirō Shimizu
- Kyosuke Aihara
Kyosuke Aihara
Hiroshi Nawa
Chōko Iida
Key crew
Directed by Eisuke Takizawa, written by Ohtsuka Michio and Ryuzo Kikushima, produced by Mizunoe Takako.
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The Samurai of Edo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Samurai of Edo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Samurai of Edo online?
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The Samurai of Edo (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Samurai of Edo?
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The main cast of The Samurai of Edo (1955) includes Rentaro Mikuni, Michiyo Aratama, Michiko Saga, Ryūtarō Tatsumi and Shōji Yasui. The film was directed by Eisuke Takizawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Samurai of Edo released?
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The Samurai of Edo was released on October 23, 1955 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is The Samurai of Edo worth watching?
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The Samurai of Edo (1955) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, war and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.