Released
The Samurai of Edo
October 23 1955 (over 69 years ago)Rating
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- Director: Eisuke Takizawa
- Writers: Ohtsuka Michio, Ryūzō Kikushima
- Genres: History, War, Drama
- Runtime: 2 h 3 m
- Country: Japan
- Company: Nikkatsu Corporation
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.