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Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

宮本武蔵

Synopsis

Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.

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Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HQ]

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

September 26, 1954

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hiroshi Inagaki
Screenplay & Story
Eiji Yoshikawa, Tokuhei Wakao, Hiroshi Inagaki, Hideji Hōjō
Original Score
Ikuma Dan
Original Title
宮本武蔵
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 34m
Production Studios
TOHO

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hiroshi Inagaki

Screenplay & Story

Eiji Yoshikawa, Tokuhei Wakao, Hiroshi Inagaki, Hideji Hōjō

Original Score & Music

Ikuma Dan

Director of Photography

Jun Yasumoto

Film Editing

Eiji Ooi

Producers

Kazuo Takimura

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Eiji Yoshikawa

Department Leadership Roster

Hiroshi Inagaki

Hiroshi Inagaki

Director

Tokuhei Wakao

Writer

Hiroshi Inagaki

Hiroshi Inagaki

Writer

Kazuo Takimura

Producer

Eiji Ooi

Editor

Jun Yasumoto

Director of Photography

Ikuma Dan

Ikuma Dan

Original Music Composer

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France (CNC)U

Tous publics — Universal audience.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto about?

Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.

Who directed Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.

Who stars in Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?

The principal cast of Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto includes Toshirō Mifune, Rentaro Mikuni, Mariko Okada, Kurôemon Onoe, Kaoru Yachigusa.

When was Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto released and how long is it?

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.

Who composed the musical score for Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto was composed by Ikuma Dan.

Is Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto based on a book or true story?

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Eiji Yoshikawa".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto?

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).