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The Samurai of Edo (1955)

★ 6.0/10 123 min History, War, Drama Japan Japanese
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Description

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.

Top Cast

Rentaro Mikuni
Rentaro Mikuni
Michiyo Aratama
Michiyo Aratama
Michiko Saga
Michiko Saga
Ryūtarō Tatsumi
Ryūtarō Tatsumi
Shōji Yasui
Shōji Yasui
Isao Yamagata
Isao Yamagata
Osamu Takizawa
Osamu Takizawa
Akitake Kōno

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