Shintaro!
“The Samurai Sensation That Swept a Nation”
Synopsis
In 1964, a sensation swept through Australian lounge rooms leaving an indelible impression on the children of that generation. That sensation was The Samurai -the first foreign cult television series from Japan to be broadcast in Australia.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Sinigaglia
- Screenplay & Story
- Marco Sinigaglia, Mark Hamlyn
- Original Title
- Shintaro!
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Northern Pictures, Screen World
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Sinigaglia
Marco Sinigaglia, Mark Hamlyn
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Sinigaglia
Director
Marco Sinigaglia
Writer
Mark Hamlyn
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shintaro!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shintaro! about?
In 1964, a sensation swept through Australian lounge rooms leaving an indelible impression on the children of that generation. That sensation was The Samurai -the first foreign cult television series from Japan to be broadcast in Australia.
Who directed Shintaro!?
Shintaro! was directed by Marco Sinigaglia.
Who stars in Shintaro!?
The principal cast of Shintaro! includes David Callan, Koichi Ose, Fuyukichi Maki.
When was Shintaro! released and how long is it?
Shintaro! was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 51m.