Action ·Adventure ·Drama · Japan · 1967 · 1h 35m

Eleven Samurai

十一人の侍

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Director
Eiichi Kudō
Cast
Isao Natsuyagi as Hayato Kōtarō Satomi as Mitamura Kōji Nanbara as Chamberlain Tatewaki Junko Miyazono as Orie Keiko Okawa as Nui Kei Satō as Secretary Mizumo
Crew
Sadaji Yoshida — Director of Photography Tadao Kanda — Editor Akira Ifukube — Original Music Composer Takeo Kunihiro — Screenplay Kei Tasaka — Screenplay Norifumi Suzuki — Screenplay
Synopsis

The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.

Trailer Eleven Samurai — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
japanassassinsamuraijidaigekiedo periodbushi
Key Collaborators
Eiichi Kudō Director Sadaji Yoshida Director of Photography Tadao Kanda Editor Akira Ifukube Original Music Composer Takeo Kunihiro Screenplay Kei Tasaka Screenplay Norifumi Suzuki Screenplay Shigeru Okada Producer Kanji Amao Producer Takashi Matsuda Costume Design
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