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Samurai Saga

1959 · 111 min · Director: Hiroshi Inagaki

Samurai Saga (1959) is an action drama, directed by Hiroshi Inagaki. It stars Toshirō Mifune and Yōko Tsukasa. The 111-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What Samurai Saga Is About

Edmund Rostand's play Cyrano de Bergerac, transplanted to Japan. A poet-warrior with an oversized nose (matched only by his great heart) loves a lady. But she sees him only as a friend, so he helps another man to woo her by giving him the poetry of his own heart.

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What is Samurai Saga about?

Edmund Rostand's play Cyrano de Bergerac, transplanted to Japan. A poet-warrior with an oversized nose (matched only by his great heart) loves a lady.

Where can I watch Samurai Saga?

Samurai Saga is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Samurai Saga?

Samurai Saga runs for 111 minutes (1h 51m).

When did Samurai Saga come out?

Samurai Saga was released in 1959.

Who directed Samurai Saga?

Samurai Saga was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.

Who stars in Samurai Saga?

Samurai Saga stars Toshirō Mifune, Yōko Tsukasa, Akira Takarada, Keiko Awaji.

What is Samurai Saga's rating?

Samurai Saga holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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