History ·War ·Drama · Japan · 1955 · 2h 3m

The Samurai of Edo

江戸一寸の虫

The Samurai of Edo poster
Director
Eisuke Takizawa
Cast
Rentaro Mikuni as Michiyo Aratama as Michiko Saga as Ryūtarō Tatsumi as Shōji Yasui as Isao Yamagata as
Crew
Masaru Satō — Original Music Composer Ohtsuka Michio — Screenplay Ryuzo Kikushima — Screenplay Mizunoe Takako — Producer
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.

Mood & Themes
samuraiedo periodfeudal japan19th century
Key Collaborators
Eisuke Takizawa Director Masaru Satō Original Music Composer Ohtsuka Michio Screenplay Ryuzo Kikushima Screenplay Mizunoe Takako Producer
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