The Samurai of Edo

Movie
Type
1955
Year
2h 3m
Runtime
★ 6.0
Rating
History / War / Drama
Genre

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.