Samurai
"Innocently pronounced SAM-UR-I and means the Vilest Practices of Inhuman Beings!"
Originally released in 1945. Samurai is a war/drama film. directed by Raymond Cannon. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Paul Fung, Luke Chan, and David Chow
Synopsis
A young Japanese-American orphan in California is taken in by a priest who is actually a Japanese secret agent and a samurai warrior. Due to the samurai's training, the boy murders his English teacher, kills the American parents who have adopted him, smuggles Japanese secret plans into the country, and eventually becomes the governor of California with plans to infiltrate Japanese spies into the state so they can take over.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 24, 1945
80 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cavalcade Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samurai about?
A young Japanese-American orphan in California is taken in by a priest who is actually a Japanese secret agent and a samurai warrior. Due to the samurai's training, the boy murders his English teac...
Who directed Samurai?
Samurai was directed by Raymond Cannon.
How long is Samurai?
Samurai has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Samurai released?
Samurai was released on August 24, 1945 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samurai?
The main cast of Samurai includes Paul Fung, Luke Chan, David Chow, Barbara Woodell, Fred C. Bond.