The Fugitive Samurai
子連れ狼
“Betrayed, Disgraced- And Thristing For Vengeance!”
Synopsis
Itto Ogami- High Executioner to the Shogun- has been betrayed by his political enemies and sentenced to a dishonorable death. Seeking to restore the honor of his name, Ogami- The Wolf- must flee the Shogun's grasp and live long enough to prove his innocence. Taking only his sword and his son, Ogami embarks on a bloody journey of righteousness and revenge as he seeks to destroy those who would disgrace his family's name. Hunted mercilessly by the Shogun's troops, by his enemies, and by those who seek the reward put on his head, Ogami must fight his way through feudal Japan, challenging and defeating all who stand in the way of his quest for honor. Can Ogami- a true Samurai Warrior- endure the ceaseless violence which surrounds him?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akinori Matsuo, Minoru Matsushima, Hitoshi Ōzu
- Screenplay & Story
- Takeo Kunihiro, Kazuo Koike
- Original Score
- Takeo Watanabe
- Original Title
- 子連れ狼
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company, Nippon Television Network Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akinori Matsuo, Minoru Matsushima, Hitoshi Ōzu
Takeo Kunihiro, Kazuo Koike
Takeo Watanabe
Shigeru Umetani
Department Leadership Roster
Akinori Matsuo
Director
Minoru Matsushima
Director
Shigeru Umetani
Producer
Hitoshi Ōzu
Director
Takeo Watanabe
Original Music Composer
Takeo Kunihiro
Writer
Kazuo Koike
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fugitive Samurai
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What is The Fugitive Samurai about?
Itto Ogami- High Executioner to the Shogun- has been betrayed by his political enemies and sentenced to a dishonorable death. Seeking to restore the honor of his name, Ogami- The Wolf- must flee the Shogun's grasp and live long enough to prove his innocence. Taking only his sword and his son, Ogami embarks on a bloody journey of righteousness and revenge as he seeks to destroy those who would disgrace his family's name. Hunted mercilessly by the Shogun's troops, by his enemies, and by those who seek the reward put on his head, Ogami must fight his way through feudal Japan, challenging and defeating all who stand in the way of his quest for honor. Can Ogami- a true Samurai Warrior- endure the ceaseless violence which surrounds him?
Who directed The Fugitive Samurai?
The Fugitive Samurai was directed by Akinori Matsuo, Minoru Matsushima, Hitoshi Ōzu.
Who stars in The Fugitive Samurai?
The principal cast of The Fugitive Samurai includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Rentaro Mikuni, Mieko Harada, Katsuhiko Watabiki, Gō Ibuki.
When was The Fugitive Samurai released and how long is it?
The Fugitive Samurai was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fugitive Samurai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fugitive Samurai was composed by Takeo Watanabe.