Samurai
“Lawyer by day -- Samurai warrior by night. Justice will be done.”
Synopsis
Lee Cantrell, a young San Francisco attorney by day, at night becomes a samurai warrior, and battles a crazed multi-millionaire who is planning to destroy the city with an earthquake machine.
Top Cast
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Joe Penny
Lee Cantrell
Dana Elcar
Frank Boyd
Beulah Quo
Hana Mitsubishi Cantrell
James Shigeta
Takeo Chisato
Charles Cioffi
Amory Bryson
Geoffrey Lewis
Harold Tigner
Norman Alden
Lt. Al DeNisco
Morgan Brittany
Cathy Berman
Ralph Manza
Irving Berman
Shane Sinutko
Tommy
Michael Pataki
Peter Lacey
James McEachin
Richardson
Philip Baker Hall
Prof. Owens
Randolph Roberts
Phil Mercer
Diana Webster
Prof. Helen Martell
Don Keefer
Norm Jonas
Michael Danahy
Harry Keller
Richard Molinare
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee H. Katzin
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerrold L. Ludwig
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Samurai
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- The Lamas Corporation, Danny Thomas Productions, Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee H. Katzin
Jerrold L. Ludwig
Fred Karlin
Albert J.J. Zúñiga
Danny Thomas, Fernando Lamas, Ronald Jacobs, Allan Balter
Department Leadership Roster
Darryl Martell
Costume Design
Jerrold L. Ludwig
Writer
Lee H. Katzin
Director
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Albert J.J. Zúñiga
Editor
Allan Balter
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Samurai.
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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?
Lee Cantrell, a young San Francisco attorney by day, at night becomes a samurai warrior, and battles a crazed multi-millionaire who is planning to destroy the city with an earthquake machine.
Who directed Samurai?
Samurai was directed by Lee H. Katzin.
Who stars in Samurai?
The principal cast of Samurai includes Joe Penny, Dana Elcar, Beulah Quo, James Shigeta, Charles Cioffi.
When was Samurai released and how long is it?
Samurai was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Samurai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samurai was composed by Fred Karlin.