Sanjuro
"You cut well, but the best sword stays in its sheath!"
Originally released in 1962. Sanjuro is a drama/action film. directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, and Keiju Kobayashi
Synopsis
Toshiro Mifune swaggers and snarls to brilliant comic effect in Kurosawa's tightly paced, beautifully composed "Sanjuro." In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro helps an idealistic group of young warriors weed out their clan's evil influences, and in the process turns their image of a proper samurai on its ear.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1962
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (689 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Toshirō Mifune
as Sanjûrô Tsubaki / The ronin
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Hanbei Muroto
Keiju Kobayashi
as The Spy
Yūzō Kayama
as Iori Izaka
Reiko Dan
as Chidori, Mutsuta's daughter
Takashi Shimura
as Kurofuji
Kamatari Fujiwara
as Takebayashi
Takako Irie
as Mutsuta's wife
Masao Shimizu
as Kikui
Yūnosuke Itō
as Mutsuta, the Chamberlain
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanjuro about?
Toshiro Mifune swaggers and snarls to brilliant comic effect in Kurosawa's tightly paced, beautifully composed "Sanjuro." In this companion piece and sequel to "Yojimbo," jaded samurai Sanjuro help...
Who directed Sanjuro?
Sanjuro was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is Sanjuro?
Sanjuro has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Sanjuro released?
Sanjuro was released on January 1, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sanjuro?
The main cast of Sanjuro includes Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Keiju Kobayashi, Yūzō Kayama, Reiko Dan.
Is Sanjuro worth watching?
Sanjuro has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 689 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.