Haunted Samurai
土忍記 風の天狗
Synopsis
When his sister commits suicide as a result of his actions, Rokuheita, an enforcer for the Yagyu ninja clan, considers his choices and eventually deserts the organization. Hunted by an army of bizarre shadow warriors, the target turns on his pursuers when he finds something worth fighting for.
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Hideki Takahashi
Kusanagi Roppeita
Masako Izumi
Toki
Isao Natsuyagi
Uzuki Kyonosuke
Seiichirō Kameishi
Tarao Matahei
Shōki Fukae
Nachi Hanbei
Yuji Odaka
Ushizo
Eiji Gō
Masaya Oki
Monji
Maya Kitajima
Woman diver
Nobuko Aoki
Yôko Takagi
Maki
Utako Shibusawa
Oryo
Yasumasa Oka
Tsunokuniya Kyuemon
Hiroshi Kōno
Yūzō Harumi
Fuki Jinnai
Hyōe Enoki
Ichiro Kijima
Toshizō Kudō
Kageyama Dojun
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 12, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keiichi Ozawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Seiji Hoshikawa
- Original Score
- Hajime Kaburagi
- Original Title
- 土忍記 風の天狗
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keiichi Ozawa
Seiji Hoshikawa, Goseki Kojima
Hajime Kaburagi
Shinya Inoue
Department Leadership Roster
Keiichi Ozawa
Director
Shinya Inoue
Editor
Seiji Hoshikawa
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Haunted Samurai
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What is Haunted Samurai about?
When his sister commits suicide as a result of his actions, Rokuheita, an enforcer for the Yagyu ninja clan, considers his choices and eventually deserts the organization. Hunted by an army of bizarre shadow warriors, the target turns on his pursuers when he finds something worth fighting for.
Who directed Haunted Samurai?
Haunted Samurai was directed by Keiichi Ozawa.
Who stars in Haunted Samurai?
The principal cast of Haunted Samurai includes Hideki Takahashi, Masako Izumi, Isao Natsuyagi, Seiichirō Kameishi, Shōki Fukae.
When was Haunted Samurai released and how long is it?
Haunted Samurai was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Haunted Samurai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Haunted Samurai was composed by Hajime Kaburagi.
Is Haunted Samurai based on a book or true story?
Haunted Samurai is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Goseki Kojima".