The Samurai of Edo (1955)

This historical film depicts the life of a man who was at the mercy of the waves during transition from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji Restoration, and therefore, shows audience the dynamic change from Edo to Meiji. Before the war, the director, Eisuke Takizawa, together with the writers, formed a scenario writer group "Narutaki-gumi and they shot many historical masterpieces.

Released Oct. 23, 1955 123 min None+

Genres: Drama, History, War

Keywords: tmdb.samurai, tmdb.edo-period, tmdb.feudal-japan, tmdb.19th-century

Production Companies: Nikkatsu Corporation

Country: Japan
Languages: Japanese