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The Samurai of Edo

The Samurai of Edo

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Status

Released

Release Date

Oct 23, 1955

Runtime

2h 3m

Genres

History, War, Drama

User Score

60%

Original Title

江戸一寸の虫

Director

Eisuke Takizawa

Description

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.