The Last Samurai (1974)
Original title: 狼よ落日を斬れ
The Last Samurai is a 1974 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kenji Misumi, with a running time of 2h 39m. It stars Hideki Takahashi, Ken Ogata and Teruhiko Saigō.
The film follows the story of Sugi Toranosuke, a ronin, who returns to his home town of Edo many years after his attempted suicide as a sickly child. Rescued and adopted by a master swordsman, he has grown into a master swordsman and a very kind gentleman. The time is around 1868 the year that the nails were finally put into the coffin containing the feudal system that nurtured and sustained the samurai. Sugi is confused and unsure about what is happening but his teacher wants him out of the chaos of the multiple power struggles between the various clans.
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What is The Last Samurai about?
The film follows the story of Sugi Toranosuke, a ronin, who returns to his home town of Edo many years after his attempted suicide as a sickly child. Rescued and adopted by a master swordsman, he has grown into a master swordsman and a very kind gentleman. The time is around 1868 the year that the nails were finally put into the coffin containing the feudal system that nurtured and sustained the samurai. Sugi is confused and unsure about what is happening but his teacher wants him out of the chaos of the multiple power struggles between the various clans.
When was The Last Samurai released?
The Last Samurai was released on 20 September 1974.
How long is The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai runs 2h 39m.
Who made The Last Samurai?
The Last Samurai was directed by Kenji Misumi.