The Samurai Poster

The Samurai

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They were the knights of medieval Japan, an elite warrior class that held the reins of power and the fascination of the people for more than 700 years. Masters of sword and bow, driven by an unforgiving code of ethics, they proved ferocious in combat. They beat back foreign invaders and fought each other for land, status, honor and glory. The Samurai explores the extraordinary legacy of martial artistry, ceremony, self-discipline and tenacity in battle that reaches to this day. Modern-day samurai explain the ways of life in the Bushido, while scholars detail the pivotal events in their centuries-long history. From the heyday of the Heian Period (794-1185) to the inevitable decline that followed the opening of Japan in 1853, this is the definitive study of some of world's most famous fighters.

Featured Crew

Tony Long
Director
Tony Long
Writer
Tony Long
Producer
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Cast

Edward Herrmann
Edward Herrmann
self (voice)
Toshishiro Obata
Toshishiro Obata
self / swordsman
Michael Shu
Michael Shu
Ronin 1
James Wong
James Wong
Ronin 2

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