The Retired Samurai
Originally released in 1987. The Retired Samurai is a drama/history film. directed by Akinori Matsuo. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Misako Tanaka, and Ryo Tamura
Synopsis
Japan's greatest jidaigeki star, Mifune Toshiro is Shogun's Advisor Okubo Hikozaemon who must be coaxed out of retirement to save Shogun Iemitsu from danger. The elderly Hikozaemon has been belittled of late and has seemingly lost the will to live, much less the desire to assert himself and make Iemitsu listen to reason. The plot thickens when a lovely young woman enters the picture. Can she change Hikozaemon's mind, and thus alter the path of Japanese history? No longer a young man, can Hikozaemon gain the shogun's ear, and succeed in warning him of the evil plot to overthrow him?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TV Asahi
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Retired Samurai about?
Japan's greatest jidaigeki star, Mifune Toshiro is Shogun's Advisor Okubo Hikozaemon who must be coaxed out of retirement to save Shogun Iemitsu from danger. The elderly Hikozaemon has been belittl...
Who directed The Retired Samurai?
The Retired Samurai was directed by Akinori Matsuo.
How long is The Retired Samurai?
The Retired Samurai has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was The Retired Samurai released?
The Retired Samurai was released on September 10, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Retired Samurai?
The main cast of The Retired Samurai includes Toshirō Mifune, Misako Tanaka, Ryo Tamura, Shunji Fujimura, Daijiro Tsutsumi.