Three Outlaw Samurai (1964)

One...two...three Samurai filling the giant screen with flashing swordplay

Three Outlaw Samurai (1964) poster

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.

Director: Hideo Gosha
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Toshiaki Tsushima
Cinematography: Tadashi Sakai
Editing: Kazuo Ôta
Production: Samurai Productions, Shochiku
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt

Keywords

samurai, peasant, katana, murder, treachery, ronin, dishonor, bribery, jidaigeki, shame

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Three Outlaw Samurai about?
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.
Who directed Three Outlaw Samurai?
Three Outlaw Samurai was directed by Hideo Gosha.
Who stars in Three Outlaw Samurai?
Three Outlaw Samurai stars Tetsuro Tamba, Isamu Nagato, Mikijiro Hira, Miyuki Kuwano, Yoshiko Kayama, Yōko Mihara.
How long is Three Outlaw Samurai?
Three Outlaw Samurai has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Three Outlaw Samurai?
Three Outlaw Samurai is a Action, Drama film.
Where was Three Outlaw Samurai produced?
Three Outlaw Samurai was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Three Outlaw Samurai?
The themes of Three Outlaw Samurai include: Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor, Overwhelming Shame and Silence, Deep Regret Over Past Deeds, Biting Remorse and the Shadow of Guilt.