Three Outlaw Samurai
“One...two...three Samurai filling the giant screen with flashing swordplay”
Shiba, a wandering ronin, encounters a band of peasants who have kidnapped the daughter of their dictatorial magistrate, in hopes of coercing from him a reduction in taxes. Shiba takes up their fight, joined by two renegades from the magistrate's guard, Sakura and Kikyo. The three outlaws find themselves in a battle to the death.
Where to watch Three Outlaw Samurai in United States
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Where is Three Outlaw Samurai streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | AVA VOBB, AVA HBZ | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, FOD | Google Play Movies |
About Three Outlaw Samurai
Three Outlaw Samurai is a 1964 Japanese-language action and drama film directed by Hideo Gosha. The cast is led by Tetsuro Tamba, Isamu Nagato, Mikijiro Hira. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Three Outlaw Samurai was produced by Samurai Productions and Shochiku and made in Japan. It was released on May 13, 1964.
- Director
- Hideo Gosha
- Writers
- Hideo Gosha, Keiichi Abe, Eizaburo Shiba
- Release date
- May 13, 1964
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Samurai Productions, Shochiku
Three Outlaw Samurai cast & crew
Three Outlaw Samurai was directed by Hideo Gosha and written by Hideo Gosha, Keiichi Abe, and Eizaburo Shiba.
The cast features Tetsuro Tamba as Sakon Shiba, Isamu Nagato as Kyôjûrô Sakura, Mikijiro Hira as Einosuke Kikyo, Miyuki Kuwano as Aya, Yoshiko Kayama as Oyasu, and Yōko Mihara as Omaki.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Toshiaki Tsushima, cinematography is by Tadashi Sakai, and it was produced by Tetsuro Tamba and Gin'ichi Kishimoto.
Is Three Outlaw Samurai worth watching?
Three Outlaw Samurai holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 112 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action and drama, Three Outlaw Samurai is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Three Outlaw Samurai
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Cast of Three Outlaw Samurai
Tetsuro Tamba
Sakon Shiba
Isamu Nagato
Kyôjûrô Sakura
Mikijiro Hira
Einosuke Kikyo
Miyuki Kuwano
Aya
Yoshiko Kayama
Oyasu
Yōko Mihara
Omaki
Kyoko Aoi
Omitsu
Kamatari Fujiwara
Jinbei
Tatsuya Ishiguro
Uzaemon Matsushita
Jun Tatara
Yasugorô
Toshie Kimura
Oine
Hisashi Igawa
Mosuke
Three Outlaw Samurai — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Three Outlaw Samurai in United States?
Three Outlaw Samurai is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Three Outlaw Samurai on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Three Outlaw Samurai is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Three Outlaw Samurai in?
Three Outlaw Samurai is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Three Outlaw Samurai?
Three Outlaw Samurai runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Three Outlaw Samurai rated?
It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 112 ratings.
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