Shogun's Samurai (1978)
Original title: 柳生一族の陰謀
Shogun's Samurai is a 1978 Japanese-language action movie directed by Kinji Fukasaku, with a running time of 2h 10m. It stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Sonny Chiba and Hiroki Matsukata.
Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu in hopes of gaining him the shogunate despite the stammer and birthmark which undermine his respect. Iemitsu and his brother Tadanaga become bitter rivals for the shogunate, and the land is split into factions, eventually erupting into warfare. Iemitsu's mentor, his fencing instructor Yagyu, is fixated upon securing Iemitsu the shogunate and ends up betraying everyone, even his own family, in pursuit of the goal.
Quick answers
What is Shogun's Samurai about?
Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu in hopes of gaining him the shogunate despite the stammer and birthmark which undermine his respect. Iemitsu and his brother Tadanaga become bitter rivals for the shogunate, and the land is split into factions, eventually erupting into warfare. Iemitsu's mentor, his fencing instructor Yagyu, is fixated upon securing Iemitsu the shogunate and ends up betraying everyone, even his own family, in pursuit of the goal.
When was Shogun's Samurai released?
Shogun's Samurai was released on 21 January 1978.
How long is Shogun's Samurai?
Shogun's Samurai runs 2h 10m.
Who made Shogun's Samurai?
Shogun's Samurai was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
Where can I watch Shogun's Samurai?
Shogun's Samurai is available on Cineverse Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Fawesome and Cineverse.
Where to watch Shogun's Samurai
Stream: Cineverse Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free: Fawesome
Watch free with ads: Cineverse
Cast
- Kinnosuke Nakamura as Yagyu Tajima
- Sonny Chiba as Jûbê Yagyû
- Hiroki Matsukata as Iemitsu Tokugawa (Older Prince)
- Teruhiko Saigō as Tadanaga Tokugawa (Younger Prince)
- Reiko Ōhara as Okuni (Singer)
- Yoshio Harada as Sanza Nagoya (Flute Player)
- Isao Natsuyagi as Shozaemon Bekki
- Mikio Narita as Ayamaro Karasumasu
- Toshirō Mifune as Yoshinao Tokugawa
- Hiroyuki Sanada as Hayate
- Etsuko Shihomi as Yagyu Akane
- Kentaro Kudo as Yagyu Matajuro