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Samurai from Nowhere (1964): Cast

Samurai from Nowhere (1964) movie poster

Samurai from Nowhere is a 1964 action adventure film directed by Seiichirō Uchikawa, starring Isamu Nagato as Ihei Misawa, Shima Iwashita and Tetsuro Tamba. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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Samurai from Nowhere (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Seiichirō Uchikawa
Genres
Action , Adventure
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Samurai from Nowhere About?

The premise of Samurai from Nowhere without spoilers.

Misawa Ihei, a low‑ranking samurai, travels with his wife Tae, who despises sword‑fighting tournaments. Tae, daughter of the clan’s chief counselor, married Ihei to avoid becoming the lord’s mistress. Their world is disrupted by Oba Gunjuro, a mercenary ronin willing to do anything for money. The story builds to a dramatic climax where love and hatred collide as the couple strives to cross the border.

Samurai from Nowhere Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Samurai from Nowhere Cast & Characters

Isamu Nagato leads the cast as Ihei Misawa, with Shima Iwashita as Tae and Tetsuro Tamba as Gunjuro Ohba. Directed by Seiichirō Uchikawa; 38 actors are credited in all.

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More from Seiichirō Uchikawa

One more film directed by Seiichirō Uchikawa: Sanshiro Sugata.

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FAQ

Samurai from Nowhere FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Samurai from Nowhere, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Samurai from Nowhere?

Samurai from Nowhere runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Samurai from Nowhere released?

Samurai from Nowhere was released on January 15, 1964.

Who directed Samurai from Nowhere?

Samurai from Nowhere was directed by Seiichirō Uchikawa.

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Who is in the cast of Samurai from Nowhere?

Samurai from Nowhere stars Isamu Nagato as Ihei Misawa, Shima Iwashita as Tae and Tetsuro Tamba as Gunjuro Ohba, among 38 credited actors.

Does Samurai from Nowhere have a post-credit scene?

No. Samurai from Nowhere has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Samurai from Nowhere in?

The original language of Samurai from Nowhere is Japanese.

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