The Wanderers
股旅
Synopsis
Follows the fluctuating fortunes of three ronin in feudal Japan who wander from castle to castle, selling their services to whichever lord will fill their rice bowls. Though they use the servants' entrance, they still feel themselves bound by the samurai code of Bushido; and this tension leads to tragedy.
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Matatabi (1973) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-31
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kon Ichikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Kon Ichikawa, Shuntaro Tanikawa
- Original Score
- Tei Kuriso, Yukio Asami
- Original Title
- 股旅
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Art Theatre Guild, Kon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kon Ichikawa
Kon Ichikawa, Shuntaro Tanikawa
Tei Kuriso, Yukio Asami
Setsuo Kobayashi
Chizuko Osada
Kinshirō Kuzui, Sachio Tomizawa
Department Leadership Roster
Kon Ichikawa
Director
Kinshirō Kuzui
Producer
Sachio Tomizawa
Producer
Kon Ichikawa
Screenplay
Chizuko Osada
Editor
Setsuo Kobayashi
Director of Photography
Tei Kuriso
Original Music Composer
Shuntaro Tanikawa
Screenplay
Yukio Asami
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wanderers
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What is The Wanderers about?
Follows the fluctuating fortunes of three ronin in feudal Japan who wander from castle to castle, selling their services to whichever lord will fill their rice bowls. Though they use the servants' entrance, they still feel themselves bound by the samurai code of Bushido; and this tension leads to tragedy.
Who directed The Wanderers?
The Wanderers was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Who stars in The Wanderers?
The principal cast of The Wanderers includes Ichirō Ogura, Isao Bitō, Kenichi Hagiwara, Reiko Inoue, Fujio Tokita.
When was The Wanderers released and how long is it?
The Wanderers was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wanderers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wanderers was composed by Tei Kuriso, Yukio Asami.