
Imo samurai: Kani uemon
いも侍・蟹右衛門
Synopsis
In this entertaining period drama, Kanemon appears at a post town in Katsuyama where a group of seven homeless ronin make a living by raiding dojos. When he visits the dojo where his cousin serves as assistant instructor, his connection to the group is revealed, and he gets drawn into a showdown.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Hiroshi Matsuno
- Screenplay & Story
- Minoru Inuzuka
- Original Score
- Naozumi Yamamoto
- Original Title
- いも侍・蟹右衛門
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Matsuno
Minoru Inuzuka
Naozumi Yamamoto
Tadashi Sakai
Toshio Shimizu
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroshi Matsuno
Director
Minoru Inuzuka
Screenplay
Toshio Shimizu
Producer
Naozumi Yamamoto
Original Music Composer
Tadashi Sakai
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Imo samurai: Kani uemon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Imo samurai: Kani uemon about?
In this entertaining period drama, Kanemon appears at a post town in Katsuyama where a group of seven homeless ronin make a living by raiding dojos. When he visits the dojo where his cousin serves as assistant instructor, his connection to the group is revealed, and he gets drawn into a showdown.
Who directed Imo samurai: Kani uemon?
Imo samurai: Kani uemon was directed by Hiroshi Matsuno.
Who stars in Imo samurai: Kani uemon?
The principal cast of Imo samurai: Kani uemon includes Isamu Nagato, Kinuko Obata, Katsumi Munakata, Chieko Baisho, Yumiko Nogawa.
When was Imo samurai: Kani uemon released and how long is it?
Imo samurai: Kani uemon was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Imo samurai: Kani uemon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Imo samurai: Kani uemon was composed by Naozumi Yamamoto.
