Samurai Pirate
"Thrilling, swashbuckling piracy of the samurai"
Originally released in 1963. Samurai Pirate is a action/adventure film. directed by Senkichi Taniguchi.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Mie Hama, and Tadao Nakamaru
Synopsis
An adventurous and daring sailor sets sail to the castle of an ailing king to stop an evil premier, hungry for power and wealth, from succeeding the throne and marrying the king's beautiful daughter. Along the way, with the help of some courageous rebels and a lustful wizard, he must overcome the powers of a bewitching witch, a band of ruthless pirates, and the castle's Imperial guards. He must also free those kidnapped into slavery and restore the king's reputation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 26, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Toshirō Mifune
as Sukezaemon Naya, aka 'Luzon' [Sinbad, in US version]
Mie Hama
as Princess Yaya
Tadao Nakamaru
as The Chancellor
Kumi Mizuno
as Miwa the Rebel Leader
Ichirō Arishima
as Sennin the Wizard
Hideyo Amamoto
as Granny the Witch
Mitsuko Kusabue
as Sobei
Jun Tazaki
as Itaka Tsuzuka of the Imperial Guards
Akiko Wakabayashi
as Yaya's maid
Jun Funato
as Prince Ming of Thailand
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samurai Pirate about?
An adventurous and daring sailor sets sail to the castle of an ailing king to stop an evil premier, hungry for power and wealth, from succeeding the throne and marrying the king's beautiful daughte...
Who directed Samurai Pirate?
Samurai Pirate was directed by Senkichi Taniguchi.
How long is Samurai Pirate?
Samurai Pirate has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Samurai Pirate released?
Samurai Pirate was released on October 26, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samurai Pirate?
The main cast of Samurai Pirate includes Toshirō Mifune, Mie Hama, Tadao Nakamaru, Kumi Mizuno, Ichirō Arishima.