Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

7.2

Sep 25 1954

2h 33m

Drama, Action, Adventure

Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.

Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Musashi Miyamoto a.k.a. Takezo

Rentaro Mikuni

Rentaro Mikuni

Matahachi

Mariko Okada

Mariko Okada

Akemi

Kurôemon Onoe

Kurôemon Onoe

Takuan

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