Samurai from Nowhere movie poster

Samurai from Nowhere

January 15, 1964 1h 33m 7.1/10 (8 votes)

Originally released in 1964. Samurai from Nowhere is a action/adventure film. directed by Seiichiro Uchikawa.

Starring Isamu Nagato, Shima Iwashita, and Tetsuro Tamba

Synopsis

Misawa Ihei (Nagato) is traveling with his wife Tae (Iwashita Shima) who abhors the practice of sword fighting for prize money. Tae is the daughter of the clan's chief counselor who married the low-ranking Ihei to avoid becoming the clan lord's mistress. Into the mix comes Oba Gunjuro (Tetsurō Tamba), a mysterious ronin who will do anything for money. This leads to a fitting climax as the forces of hate and love converge while the couple attempt to break through the border!

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 15, 1964 62 years ago
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Runtime 1h 33m 93 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (8 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Shochiku

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samurai from Nowhere about?

Misawa Ihei (Nagato) is traveling with his wife Tae (Iwashita Shima) who abhors the practice of sword fighting for prize money. Tae is the daughter of the clan's chief counselor who married the low...

Who directed Samurai from Nowhere?

Samurai from Nowhere was directed by Seiichiro Uchikawa.

How long is Samurai from Nowhere?

Samurai from Nowhere has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

When was Samurai from Nowhere released?

Samurai from Nowhere was released on January 15, 1964 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Samurai from Nowhere?

The main cast of Samurai from Nowhere includes Isamu Nagato, Shima Iwashita, Tetsuro Tamba, Chieko Baisho, Seiji Miyaguchi.