Warrior of the Wind
風の武士
Synopsis
A suspenseful Ninja fantasy based on Shiba Ryotaro's novel, woven with the mysterious fate and romance of Shinzo and a beautiful Princess who find themselves at the center of an intrigue surrounding the legendary land of Yasurai in the mountains of Kumano. Hidden gold, the love of a beautiful Princess, and the approaching evil sword all contribute in bringing you a Ninja action thriller that only the legendary actor Okawa Hashizo and the genius director Kato Tai could produce!
Top Cast
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Hashizo Ōkawa
Nabari Shinzo
Hiroko Sakuramachi
Chino
Naoko Kubo
Osei
Sanae Nakahara
Oyumi
Kōji Nanbara
Neko
Kazuo Kitamura
Yôroku Nabari
Kō Nishimura
Mizuno Izumi
Seiji Miyaguchi
Kensaku Hara
Sonosuke Sawamura
Hiroshi Shiomi
Shinnosuke Ogata
Kenji Kusumoto
Ushio Akashi
Michimaro Otabe
Tetsunosuke Tsukigata
Kinnosuke Fujiki
Hanzō Kataoka
Release History & Theatrical Window
Eiga-Sai Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tai Katō
- Screenplay & Story
- Tatsuo Nogami, Ryōtarō Shiba
- Original Score
- Chūji Kinoshita
- Original Title
- 風の武士
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tai Katō
Tatsuo Nogami, Ryōtarō Shiba
Chūji Kinoshita
Ko Matsui
Katsumi Kawai
Department Leadership Roster
Tai Katō
Director
Tatsuo Nogami
Writer
Katsumi Kawai
Editor
Tamotsu Iwasako
Costume Design
Taizō Kawashima
Production Design
Ko Matsui
Director of Photography
Chūji Kinoshita
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Warrior of the Wind
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Warrior of the Wind about?
A suspenseful Ninja fantasy based on Shiba Ryotaro's novel, woven with the mysterious fate and romance of Shinzo and a beautiful Princess who find themselves at the center of an intrigue surrounding the legendary land of Yasurai in the mountains of Kumano. Hidden gold, the love of a beautiful Princess, and the approaching evil sword all contribute in bringing you a Ninja action thriller that only the legendary actor Okawa Hashizo and the genius director Kato Tai could produce!
Who directed Warrior of the Wind?
Warrior of the Wind was directed by Tai Katō.
Who stars in Warrior of the Wind?
The principal cast of Warrior of the Wind includes Hashizo Ōkawa, Hiroko Sakuramachi, Naoko Kubo, Sanae Nakahara, Kōji Nanbara.
When was Warrior of the Wind released and how long is it?
Warrior of the Wind was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Warrior of the Wind?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Warrior of the Wind was composed by Chūji Kinoshita.
Is Warrior of the Wind based on a book or true story?
Warrior of the Wind is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ryōtarō Shiba".