Samurai Saga
Originally released in 1959. Samurai Saga is a action/drama film. directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Yōko Tsukasa, and Akira Takarada
Synopsis
Edmund Rostand's play Cyrano de Bergerac, transplanted to Japan. A poet-warrior with an oversized nose (matched only by his great heart) loves a lady. But she sees him only as a friend, so he helps another man to woo her by giving him the poetry of his own heart.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (17 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Toshirō Mifune
as Heihachiro Komaki
Yōko Tsukasa
as Lady Ochii / Princess Chiyo
Akira Takarada
as Jutaro [Jurota] Karibe
Keiko Awaji
as Nanae
Seizaburō Kawazu
as Nagashima
Kamatari Fujiwara
as Rakuzo the sake seller (uncredited)
Akihiko Hirata
as Akaboshi
Eiko Miyoshi
as Okuni
Sachio Sakai
as (uncredited)
Yoshibumi Tajima
as (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samurai Saga about?
Edmund Rostand's play Cyrano de Bergerac, transplanted to Japan. A poet-warrior with an oversized nose (matched only by his great heart) loves a lady. But she sees him only as a friend, so he helps...
Who directed Samurai Saga?
Samurai Saga was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
How long is Samurai Saga?
Samurai Saga has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Samurai Saga released?
Samurai Saga was released on April 28, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samurai Saga?
The main cast of Samurai Saga includes Toshirō Mifune, Yōko Tsukasa, Akira Takarada, Keiko Awaji, Seizaburō Kawazu.