The Samurai of Edo
Overview
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.
Cast
Rentaro Mikuni
Michiyo Aratama
Michiko Saga
Ryūtarō Tatsumi
Shōji Yasui
Isao Yamagata
Osamu Takizawa
Akitake Kōno
Ichirō ShimizuKyosuke Aihara
Hiroshi Nawa
Chōko IidaCrew
DirectorEisuke Takizawa
Details
Original Title江戸一寸の虫
Release DateOctober 23, 1955
LanguagesJapanese
StudiosNikkatsu Corporation
