A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife
愛妻武士道
Synopsis
Isozoemon (Go Kato) was a ronin (masterless samurai) and broke, who lived in a Choya (cheap apartment) in Okazakijoka town with his sick wife, Sugie (Ai Kanzaki). He was also a good swordsman who had taught swordsmanship in Akita a long time ago. He takes such good care of his wife that he is called a wife-loving man. He got involved in a conflict for succession because he pretended to become an officer to please her wife.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Takase
- Screenplay & Story
- Takeo Kunihiro
- Original Score
- Chūji Kinoshita
- Original Title
- 愛妻武士道
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Fuji Television Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Takase
Takeo Kunihiro
Chūji Kinoshita
Shinsaku Uno
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiro Takase
Director
Takeo Kunihiro
Screenplay
Shinsaku Uno
Director of Photography
Chūji Kinoshita
Original Music Composer
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What is A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife about?
Isozoemon (Go Kato) was a ronin (masterless samurai) and broke, who lived in a Choya (cheap apartment) in Okazakijoka town with his sick wife, Sugie (Ai Kanzaki). He was also a good swordsman who had taught swordsmanship in Akita a long time ago. He takes such good care of his wife that he is called a wife-loving man. He got involved in a conflict for succession because he pretended to become an officer to please her wife.
Who directed A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife?
A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife was directed by Masahiro Takase.
Who stars in A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife?
The principal cast of A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife includes Gō Katō, Ai Kanzaki, Asao Uchida, Tonpei Hidari, Yōsuke Kondō.
When was A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife released and how long is it?
A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Samurai’s Lie: Beloved Wife was composed by Chūji Kinoshita.