Samurai
“Innocently pronounced SAM-UR-I and means the Vilest Practices of Inhuman Beings!”
Synopsis
A young Japanese-American orphan in California is taken in by a priest who is actually a Japanese secret agent and a samurai warrior. Due to the samurai's training, the boy murders his English teacher, kills the American parents who have adopted him, smuggles Japanese secret plans into the country, and eventually becomes the governor of California with plans to infiltrate Japanese spies into the state so they can take over.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Cannon
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Cannon, Ben Mindenburg
- Original Title
- Samurai
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Cavalcade Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Cannon
Raymond Cannon, Ben Mindenburg
Marcel Le Picard
Ben Mindenburg
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Cannon
Director
Raymond Cannon
Writer
Ben Mindenburg
Producer
Marcel Le Picard
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samurai
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Samurai about?
A young Japanese-American orphan in California is taken in by a priest who is actually a Japanese secret agent and a samurai warrior. Due to the samurai's training, the boy murders his English teacher, kills the American parents who have adopted him, smuggles Japanese secret plans into the country, and eventually becomes the governor of California with plans to infiltrate Japanese spies into the state so they can take over.
Who directed Samurai?
Samurai was directed by Raymond Cannon.
Who stars in Samurai?
The principal cast of Samurai includes Paul Fung, Luke Chan, David Chow, Barbara Woodell, Fred C. Bond.
When was Samurai released and how long is it?
Samurai was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.