Samurai of the Dead
新選組オブ・ザ・デッド
Synopsis
As the end approaches for Japan’s age of military rule, the Tokugawa shogunate brings together a squad of ruthless assassins to defend its representatives in Kyoto. These men were known as the Shinsengumi. Formidable swordsmen with unswerving dedication to their cause, the Shinsengumi think nothing of slashing down their enemies…but what happens when the enemy is the undead?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazushi Watanabe
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazushi Watanabe
- Original Title
- 新選組オブ・ザ・デッド
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- THE KLOCKWORX
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazushi Watanabe
Kazushi Watanabe
Hironori Yamasaki
Masahide Kôra
Yusuke Wakabayashi
Department Leadership Roster
Yusuke Wakabayashi
Producer
Hironori Yamasaki
Director of Photography
Kazushi Watanabe
Writer
Kazushi Watanabe
Director
Masahide Kôra
Editor
Hiroyuki Yoshida
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samurai of the Dead
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What is Samurai of the Dead about?
As the end approaches for Japan’s age of military rule, the Tokugawa shogunate brings together a squad of ruthless assassins to defend its representatives in Kyoto. These men were known as the Shinsengumi. Formidable swordsmen with unswerving dedication to their cause, the Shinsengumi think nothing of slashing down their enemies…but what happens when the enemy is the undead?
Who directed Samurai of the Dead?
Samurai of the Dead was directed by Kazushi Watanabe.
Who stars in Samurai of the Dead?
The principal cast of Samurai of the Dead includes Yuki Himura, Kazushi Watanabe, Chihiro Yamamoto, Daijiro Kawaoka, Shogen.
When was Samurai of the Dead released and how long is it?
Samurai of the Dead was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Samurai of the Dead?
Samurai of the Dead holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).