Three Outlaw Samurai (1964)
Original title: 三匹の侍
Three Outlaw Samurai is a 1964 Japanese-language action movie directed by Hideo Gosha, with a running time of 1h 33m. It stars Tetsuro Tamba, Isamu Nagato and Mikijiro Hira.
Shiba, a wandering ronin, encounters a band of peasants who have kidnapped the daughter of their dictatorial magistrate, in hopes of coercing from him a reduction in taxes. Shiba takes up their fight, joined by two renegades from the magistrate's guard, Sakura and Kikyo. The three outlaws find themselves in a battle to the death.
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What is Three Outlaw Samurai about?
Shiba, a wandering ronin, encounters a band of peasants who have kidnapped the daughter of their dictatorial magistrate, in hopes of coercing from him a reduction in taxes. Shiba takes up their fight, joined by two renegades from the magistrate's guard, Sakura and Kikyo. The three outlaws find themselves in a battle to the death.
When was Three Outlaw Samurai released?
Three Outlaw Samurai was released on 13 May 1964.
How long is Three Outlaw Samurai?
Three Outlaw Samurai runs 1h 33m.
Who made Three Outlaw Samurai?
Three Outlaw Samurai was directed by Hideo Gosha.
Where can I watch Three Outlaw Samurai?
Three Outlaw Samurai is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Three Outlaw Samurai
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Tetsuro Tamba as Sakon Shiba
- Isamu Nagato as Kyôjûrô Sakura
- Mikijiro Hira as Einosuke Kikyo
- Miyuki Kuwano as Aya
- Yoshiko Kayama as Oyasu
- Yōko Mihara as Omaki
- Kyoko Aoi as Omitsu
- Kamatari Fujiwara as Jinbei
- Tatsuya Ishiguro as Uzaemon Matsushita
- Jun Tatara as Yasugorô
- Toshie Kimura as Oine
- Hisashi Igawa as Mosuke
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