East Meets West
"A Samurai Western"
Originally released in 1995. East Meets West is a western/comedy film. directed by Kihachi Okamoto. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Hiroyuki Sanada, Ittoku Kishibe, and Naoto Takenaka
Synopsis
A disgraced warrior planning the murder of a Japanese diplomat, and a ninja in the employ of a navy official are about to land in San Francisco when a band of thieves steal the money the diplomats are carrying. The two set off on a chase across the American west to catch the robbers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 12, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hiroyuki Sanada
as Kamijo Kenkichi
Ittoku Kishibe
as John Manjiro
Naoto Takenaka
as Tommy, Tamejiro
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Kaishu Katsu
David Midthunder
as Chief Red Hair
Etsushi Takahashi
as Kaishu Kimura
Scott Bachicha
as Sam
Jed Curtis
as Easy Come Bartender
Richard Danielson
as Sheriff Quito
Leslie Fleming-Mitchell
as Maggie
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
- Feature Film Enterprise III
- Kihachi Productions
- Shochiku-Fuji Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Meets West about?
A disgraced warrior planning the murder of a Japanese diplomat, and a ninja in the employ of a navy official are about to land in San Francisco when a band of thieves steal the money the diplomats ...
Who directed East Meets West?
East Meets West was directed by Kihachi Okamoto.
How long is East Meets West?
East Meets West has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was East Meets West released?
East Meets West was released on August 12, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in East Meets West?
The main cast of East Meets West includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Ittoku Kishibe, Naoto Takenaka, Tatsuya Nakadai, David Midthunder.