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Samurai Saga

1959·Movie
1h 51min
69
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Strong craft, striking style.

Energy

Violent

  • Violence7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and romantic

  • Pathos8
  • Romance7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

History and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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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.
Samurai DramaHistorical AdaptationTragic RomanceJapanese CinemaSword FightingSocial CommentaryHeroic SacrificeWit and Wordplay

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Samurai Saga worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Samurai Saga rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Samurai Saga?

1 h 51 min

Samurai Saga runs 1 h 51 min.

What language is Samurai Saga in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Samurai Saga?

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