The Samurai of Edo

The Samurai of Edo

1955 · 123 min · ★ 6.0 · History, War, Drama

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.

Directed by Eisuke Takizawa · Written by Ohtsuka Michio

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