The Gambling Samurai
Originally released in 1960. The Gambling Samurai is a adventure/drama film. directed by Senkichi Taniguchi.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Michiyo Aratama, and Tetsuro Tamba
Synopsis
Chuji Kunisada returns to his home village to find that Jubei Matsui, the corrupt magistrate, has been responsible for virtually destroying Kunisada's family. A final tragedy leads Kunisada to join with a band of rogues living in the forest in robbing from the rich and giving to the poor, always with an eye toward avenging himself on Magistrate Matsui.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 28, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gambling Samurai about?
Chuji Kunisada returns to his home village to find that Jubei Matsui, the corrupt magistrate, has been responsible for virtually destroying Kunisada's family. A final tragedy leads Kunisada to join...
Who directed The Gambling Samurai?
The Gambling Samurai was directed by Senkichi Taniguchi.
How long is The Gambling Samurai?
The Gambling Samurai has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Gambling Samurai released?
The Gambling Samurai was released on March 28, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Gambling Samurai?
The main cast of The Gambling Samurai includes Toshirō Mifune, Michiyo Aratama, Tetsuro Tamba, Eijirō Tōno, Daisuke Katō.