Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai
武士道残酷物語
Synopsis
After a salary-man's fiancée attempts suicide, he recounts his gruesome family history which saw generations of his ancestors suffer and sacrifice themselves for the sake of their cruel lords.
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Original Japanese Theatrical Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-02-17
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Kinnosuke Nakamura
Jirozaemon / Iikura / Sajiemon / Kyutaro / Shuzo / Shingo / Osamu / Susumu
Ineko Arima
Maki, Shuzo's wife
Satomi Oka
Fuji
Kyôko Kishida
Lady Hagi
Misako Watanabe
Yasu, Sajiemon's wife
Yoshiko Mita
Kyoko Hitomi
Yoshi Katō
Takahiro Hori
Kei Satō
Saburobei Konoe
Masao Oda
Gohei
Eijirō Yanagi
Gonnosuke Shizuta
Shinjirō Ehara
Shibiku-Shosuke Yasutaka Hori
Isao Kimura
Hirotaro Iguchi
Eijirō Tōno
Shibiku-Shosuke Hori
Masayuki Mori
Lord Tambanokami Munemasa Hori
Takeshi Katō
Kusuo Abe
Harue Akagi
Kikko Matsuoka
Sato, Shuzo's daughter
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 23, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tadashi Imai
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshikata Yoda, Norio Nanjō, Naoyuki Suzuki
- Original Score
- Toshirō Mayuzumi
- Original Title
- 武士道残酷物語
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tadashi Imai
Yoshikata Yoda, Norio Nanjō, Naoyuki Suzuki
Toshirō Mayuzumi
Makoto Tsudoi
Shintarō Miyamoto
Department Leadership Roster
Tadashi Imai
Director
Makoto Tsudoi
Director of Photography
Yoshikata Yoda
Writer
Naoyuki Suzuki
Writer
Toshirō Mayuzumi
Original Music Composer
Shintarō Miyamoto
Editor
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai
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What is Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai about?
After a salary-man's fiancée attempts suicide, he recounts his gruesome family history which saw generations of his ancestors suffer and sacrifice themselves for the sake of their cruel lords.
Who directed Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai?
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai was directed by Tadashi Imai.
Who stars in Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai?
The principal cast of Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Ineko Arima, Satomi Oka, Kyôko Kishida, Misako Watanabe.
When was Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai released and how long is it?
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai was composed by Toshirō Mayuzumi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai?
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).