Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

Name: Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto
Genre: Drama, Action, Adventure
Released: 1954-09-25
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Toshirō Mifune, Rentaro Mikuni, Mariko Okada, Kurôemon Onoe, Kaoru Yachigusa

1954·Movie·94 min·★ 7.2(209)

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Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.

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About Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is a 1954 Japanese-language drama, action and adventure film directed by Hiroshi Inagaki. The cast is led by Toshirō Mifune, Rentaro Mikuni, Mariko Okada. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto was produced by TOHO and made in Japan. It was released on September 25, 1954.

Director: Hiroshi Inagaki
Writers: Hiroshi Inagaki, Tokuhei Wakao
Release date: September 25, 1954
Original language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Production: TOHO

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Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto cast & crew

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki and written by Hiroshi Inagaki and Tokuhei Wakao.

The cast features Toshirō Mifune as Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo, Rentaro Mikuni as Matahachi, Mariko Okada as Akemi, Kurôemon Onoe as Takuan, Kaoru Yachigusa as Otsu, and Mitsuko Mito as Oko.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ikuma Dan, cinematography is by Jun Yasumoto, and it was produced by Kazuo Takimura.

Is Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto worth watching?

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 209 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, action, and adventure, Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

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