The Daughter of the Samurai (1937): Cast
The Daughter of the Samurai is a 1937 romantic drama directed by Arnold Fanck and Mansaku Itami, starring Isamu Kosugi as Teruo Yamato, Setsuko Hara and Sessue Hayakawa. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Directors
- Arnold Fanck and Mansaku Itami
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Towa Shoji G.K.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Daughter of the Samurai About?
The premise of The Daughter of the Samurai without spoilers.
After years of study in Germany, Teruo returns to Japan and finds himself torn between the weight of tradition and the allure of modern, Western ideas. He is expected to fulfill an arranged marriage to Mitsuko, his adoptive father's daughter, a promise made long ago. Yet, embraced by the freedoms he experienced abroad, Teruo yearns to marry his true love, treating Mitsuko with cold indifference.
The Daughter of the Samurai Themes & Keywords
· 12 tags- son
- family relationships
- aryan
- adopted son
- japan
- germany
- priest
- maid
- return home
- german teacher
- old family
- samurai
The Daughter of the Samurai Cast & Characters
Isamu Kosugi leads the cast as Teruo Yamato, with Setsuko Hara as Misuko Yamato and Sessue Hayakawa as Iwao Yamato. Directed by Arnold Fanck and Mansaku Itami; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Arnold Fanck
- Co-director Mansaku Itami
- Isamu Kosugi as Teruo Yamato
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Setsuko Hara as Misuko Yamato - Sessue Hayakawa as Iwao Yamato
- Yuriko Hanabusa as Oiku, the Maid
Also Starring in The Daughter of the Samurai
· 7 more- Haruyo Ichikawa Hideko Kanda
- Kichiji Nakamura Ikkan, the Priest
- Ruth Eweler Gerda Storm
- Eiji Takagi Kosaku Kanda
- Max Hinder German Teacher
- Nisao Tokiwa Teruo's Mother
- Kanae Murata Child
The Daughter of the Samurai Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Die Tochter des Samurai” and “Atarashiki tsuchi”.
- Also known as
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- Die Tochter des Samurai
- Atarashiki tsuchi
- The New Earth
- Die Liebe der Mitsu
- La figlia del samurai
- 新土
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The Daughter of the Samurai FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Daughter of the Samurai, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Daughter of the Samurai?
The Daughter of the Samurai runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was The Daughter of the Samurai released?
The Daughter of the Samurai was released on February 4, 1937.
Who directed The Daughter of the Samurai?
The Daughter of the Samurai was directed by Arnold Fanck and Mansaku Itami.
More films by Arnold Fanck Who is in the cast of The Daughter of the Samurai?
The Daughter of the Samurai stars Isamu Kosugi as Teruo Yamato, Setsuko Hara as Misuko Yamato and Sessue Hayakawa as Iwao Yamato, among 11 credited actors.
Does The Daughter of the Samurai have a post-credit scene?
No. The Daughter of the Samurai has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Daughter of the Samurai in?
The original language of The Daughter of the Samurai is Japanese.
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