The Twilight Samurai
Originally released in 2002. The Twilight Samurai is a drama/romance film. directed by Yoji Yamada. With a runtime of 2h 9m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Hiroyuki Sanada, Rie Miyazawa, and Nenji Kobayashi
Synopsis
Seibei Iguchi leads a difficult life as a low ranking samurai at the turn of the nineteenth century. A widower with a meager income, Seibei struggles to take care of his two daughters and senile mother. New prospects seem to open up when the beautiful Tomoe, a childhood friend, comes back into he and his daughters' life, but as the Japanese feudal system unravels, Seibei is still bound by the code of honor of the samurai and by his own sense of social precedence. How can he find a way to do what is best for those he loves?
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
2h 9m
129 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (343 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.4M
1.5x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,372,769
Production Companies
- Shochiku
- Sumitomo Corporation
- Hakuhodo
- Nippan Group Holdings
- Eisei Gekijo
- Nippon Television Network Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Twilight Samurai about?
Seibei Iguchi leads a difficult life as a low ranking samurai at the turn of the nineteenth century. A widower with a meager income, Seibei struggles to take care of his two daughters and senile mo...
Who directed The Twilight Samurai?
The Twilight Samurai was directed by Yoji Yamada.
How long is The Twilight Samurai?
The Twilight Samurai has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
When was The Twilight Samurai released?
The Twilight Samurai was released on November 2, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Twilight Samurai?
The main cast of The Twilight Samurai includes Hiroyuki Sanada, Rie Miyazawa, Nenji Kobayashi, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Min Tanaka.
Is The Twilight Samurai worth watching?
The Twilight Samurai has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 343 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.