Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai(1963)
武士道残酷物語
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai Synopsis
After a salary-man's fiancée attempts suicide, he recounts his gruesome family history which saw generations of his ancestors suffer and sacrifice themselves for the sake of their cruel lords.
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai (1963) is a history, drama and action film directed by Tadashi Imai, released on April 28, 1963 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Ineko Arima, Satomi Oka and Kyôko Kishida. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Tadashi Imai
- Writers:
- Yoshikata Yoda, Norio Nanjō, Naoyuki Suzuki
- Cinematographer:
- Makoto Tsudoi
- Composer:
- Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai (1963) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai before you stream it.
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai.
Original Japanese Theatrical Trailer [Subtitled]
Trailer
Masters of Cinema Trailer [Subtitled]
Trailer
Lady Hagi’s Formal Visit & Court Dance Scene
Clip
Clip
Clip
Masters of Cinema Unboxing Video
Featurette
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kinnosuke Nakamura
as Jirozaemon / Iikura / Sajiemon / Kyutaro / Shuzo / Shingo / Osamu / Susumu
Ineko Arima
as Maki, Shuzo's wife
Satomi Oka
as Fuji
Kyôko Kishida
as Lady Hagi
Misako Watanabe
as Yasu, Sajiemon's wife
Yoshiko Mita
as Kyoko Hitomi
Yoshi Katō
as Takahiro Hori
Kei Satō
as Saburobei Konoe
Masao Oda
as Gohei
Eijirō Yanagi
as Gonnosuke Shizuta
Shinjirō Ehara
as Shibiku-Shosuke Yasutaka Hori
Isao Kimura
as Hirotaro Iguchi
Key crew
Directed by Tadashi Imai, written by Yoshikata Yoda, Norio Nanjō and Naoyuki Suzuki.
Explore more History titles
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 30 ratings.
You may also like
The Challenge
1982
Harakiri
1962
13 Assassins
2010
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final
2021
Lady Snowblood
1973
Sister Street Fighter
1974
Samurai Marathon
2019
Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai
2011
Ran
1985
Taboo
1999
Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher
2022
Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno
2014
The Last Samurai
2003
Afro Samurai: Resurrection
2009
Braveheart
1995
Goemon
2009
Firebrand
2024
Kingdom
2019
Medieval
2022
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
2012
Movies similar to Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai
Antonia's Line
1995
National Treasure
2004
Herederos al Plato
2024
Guitar Men: The Darkest Secret of Rock 'n Roll
2007
Bored Hatamoto: The Mysterious Phantom Mansion
1954
Golden Door
2006
Identical
2025
Throne of Blood
1957
Inuyashiki
2018
Versus
2000
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
2005
The Invisible Swordsman
1970
The Black Hood
1981
Samurai Fiction
1998
Extro
2019
Unwieldy Brothers
1960
Magistrate Mayuzumi
1995
Abarenbo Shogun: The Avenging Angel
1993
Jirocho Rises in Fame
1952
Mask of the Moon
1961
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai online?
+
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai (1963) is available to stream on U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai?
+
The main cast of Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai (1963) includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Ineko Arima, Satomi Oka, Kyôko Kishida and Misako Watanabe. The film was directed by Tadashi Imai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai released?
+
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai was released on April 28, 1963 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai worth watching?
+
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai (1963) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai?
+
Yes. The official Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.