The Samurai of Edo
江戸一寸の虫
Synopsis
This historical film depicts the life of a man who was at the mercy of the waves during transition from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration, and therefore, shows audience the dynamic change from Edo to Meiji. Before the war, the director, Eisuke Takizawa, together with the writers, formed a scenario writer group "Narutaki-gumi and they shot many historical masterpieces.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eisuke Takizawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryuzo Kikushima, Ohtsuka Michio
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 江戸一寸の虫
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eisuke Takizawa
Ryuzo Kikushima, Ohtsuka Michio
Masaru Satō
Mizunoe Takako
Department Leadership Roster
Eisuke Takizawa
Director
Mizunoe Takako
Producer
Ryuzo Kikushima
Screenplay
Ohtsuka Michio
Screenplay
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Samurai of Edo
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What is The Samurai of Edo about?
This historical film depicts the life of a man who was at the mercy of the waves during transition from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration, and therefore, shows audience the dynamic change from Edo to Meiji. Before the war, the director, Eisuke Takizawa, together with the writers, formed a scenario writer group "Narutaki-gumi and they shot many historical masterpieces.
Who directed The Samurai of Edo?
The Samurai of Edo was directed by Eisuke Takizawa.
Who stars in The Samurai of Edo?
The principal cast of The Samurai of Edo includes Rentaro Mikuni, Michiyo Aratama, Michiko Saga, Ryūtarō Tatsumi, Shōji Yasui.
When was The Samurai of Edo released and how long is it?
The Samurai of Edo was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for The Samurai of Edo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Samurai of Edo was composed by Masaru Satō.