Samurai Headhunters
“Noble swordsman? Ruthless head collector? The Samurai were both.”
Synopsis
A documentary on the dark and brutal side of the Samurai warrior clans featuring the life of peasant Masa who is pressganged into the ruthless world of the Samurai.
Top Cast
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Demetri Goritsas
Himself - Narrator (voice)
Stephen Turnbull
Japanese Historian
Antony Cummins
Martial Arts Historian
Fumon Tanaka
Martial Arts Grandmaster
Tsunehiro Kabaya
Museum Curator
Tsunehiro Kabaya
Masa
Shigeru Inoue
Samurai Araki
Chika Katou
Okyo
Kazuya Tsurui
Tomozo
Yoshiro Murakami
Warlord
Ryo Heitaku
Court Samurai
Hibi Ryouto
Masa's Son
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 21, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Wate
- Screenplay & Story
- Sebastian Peiter, John Wate
- Original Score
- Jan Tilman Schade
- Original Title
- Samurai Headhunters
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- ARTE, Smithsonian Channel, UKTV, Urban Canyons, ZDF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Wate
Sebastian Peiter, John Wate
Jan Tilman Schade
Paul Jagger
Richard Melman, Sebastian Peiter
Department Leadership Roster
Sebastian Peiter
Producer
John Wate
Director
Sebastian Peiter
Writer
Paul Jagger
Editor
John Wate
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samurai Headhunters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Samurai Headhunters about?
A documentary on the dark and brutal side of the Samurai warrior clans featuring the life of peasant Masa who is pressganged into the ruthless world of the Samurai.
Who directed Samurai Headhunters?
Samurai Headhunters was directed by John Wate.
Who stars in Samurai Headhunters?
The principal cast of Samurai Headhunters includes Demetri Goritsas, Stephen Turnbull, Antony Cummins, Fumon Tanaka, Tsunehiro Kabaya.
When was Samurai Headhunters released and how long is it?
Samurai Headhunters was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Samurai Headhunters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samurai Headhunters was composed by Jan Tilman Schade.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Samurai Headhunters?
Samurai Headhunters holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).