Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai
この首一万石
Synopsis
Gonza was a handsome young laborer, a footman and spear-carrier, working hard for his meager wage. All Gonza wanted was to marry his young sweetheart, but despite their mutual poverty, her status as the daughter of a samurai blocked their path to happiness. A chance opportunity to achieve samurai status would come one day, but Gonza will regret trusting the so-called honorable samurai who extended this fateful offer, and the terrible price he'd pay, fighting for his life in one of the most blood-spattered samurai battles ever filmed.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daisuke Itō
- Screenplay & Story
- Daisuke Itō
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- この首一万石
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daisuke Itō
Daisuke Itō
Akira Ifukube
Sadaji Yoshida
Shintarō Miyamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Daisuke Itō
Director
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
Daisuke Itō
Screenplay
Sadaji Yoshida
Director of Photography
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai
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What is Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai about?
Gonza was a handsome young laborer, a footman and spear-carrier, working hard for his meager wage. All Gonza wanted was to marry his young sweetheart, but despite their mutual poverty, her status as the daughter of a samurai blocked their path to happiness. A chance opportunity to achieve samurai status would come one day, but Gonza will regret trusting the so-called honorable samurai who extended this fateful offer, and the terrible price he'd pay, fighting for his life in one of the most blood-spattered samurai battles ever filmed.
Who directed Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai?
Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai was directed by Daisuke Itō.
Who stars in Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai?
The principal cast of Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai includes Hashizo Ōkawa, Shirō Ōsaka, Shunji Sakai, Kiyoshi Matsukawa, Hajime Nagoya.
When was Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai released and how long is it?
Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tragedy of the Coolie Samurai was composed by Akira Ifukube.